Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 9, 2025
06:05
The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
1.4K
How Are Qualitative Methods Used in Implementation Science Research? Results From a Systematic Scoping Review
Ashley Hagaman1,2, Elizabeth C Rhodes3, Carlin F Aloe2,4
1Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, CT, USA.
Implementation Research and Practice
|September 2, 2025
Summary
Qualitative methods in implementation science (IS) research are diverse. This review synthesizes their application, identifying common data collection and analysis techniques to enhance future IS studies.
Area of Science:
- Implementation Science (IS) Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Qualitative methods provide crucial insights into the
- why
- and
- how
- of evidence-based intervention implementation.
- A systematic synthesis of qualitative method applications is vital for innovation and optimization in IS research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the application of qualitative data collection and analytic methods in IS research.
- To identify how frameworks and theories are leveraged using qualitative methods.
- To determine which implementation issues are addressed by qualitative IS research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic scoping review of articles in MEDLINE and Embase databases.
- Extraction of data on study design, data collection, analytic methods, and implementation outcomes.
- Analysis of 867 articles from 76 countries.
Main Results:
- In-depth interviews (84.3%) and focus group discussions (34.5%) were the most common data collection methods.
- Thematic analysis (45.3%) and content analysis (18.5%) were predominant analytic approaches.
- Nearly a quarter of articles utilized theoretical or conceptual frameworks (TMFs).
Conclusions:
- Significant variation exists in the application of qualitative methods within IS research.
- Detailed descriptions of data collection and analysis highlight innovative uses.
- Identifying gaps presents opportunities for strengthening qualitative methods to optimize IS research.
Related Concept Videos
01:18The Scientific Method in Nursing Process
12.7K
The scientific method provides the foundation for any research. It is the most reliable and objective of all forms of gaining knowledge and guides in applying research-based evidence in practice and conducting future research.
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be...
When using research findings to change practice, one must understand the process used to guide a study. The scientific method is a systematic, step-by-step process that supports the data's validity, reliability, and generalizability. As a result, findings can be...
12.7K
01:10Qualitative Analysis
678
Qualitative analysis is the process of identifying elements, ions, or compounds in an unknown sample. It is the first and most fundamental type of analysis based on the hierarchy of analytical goals. This hierarchy is significant as it provides a structured approach to scientific research, with qualitative analysis serving as the initial step, providing essential information before moving on to quantitative or other forms of analysis.
There are two main approaches to qualitative analysis:...
There are two main approaches to qualitative analysis:...
678
01:20Study Designs in Epidemiology
410
Epidemiological study designs are fundamental tools for investigating the distribution, determinants, and control of health conditions in populations. They help researchers understand the relationships between exposures and outcomes, and they broadly fall into two categories: "observational" and "experimental" studies.
Observational studies are those where the researcher does not intervene but rather observes natural variations. They include cross-sectional, cohort, and...
Observational studies are those where the researcher does not intervene but rather observes natural variations. They include cross-sectional, cohort, and...
410
01:26Methods Of Healthcare Delivery System
3.5K
At the different levels of the healthcare system, we see varying methods of healthcare used. These methods include managed care systems, case management, and primary healthcare.
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
Managed Care System:
The managed care system is designed to control the cost while maintaining the quality of care. The patient's care from admission to discharge is planned by the primary care provider or the case manager, also known as the gatekeeper. In a managed care system, the number of care providers is...
3.5K
01:15Nursing Implementation
5.3K
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
5.3K
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
174
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
174