Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
A Methodology for Capturing Joint Visual Attention Using Mobile Eye-Trackers
Published on: January 18, 2020
Development of meta-inferences using joint displays in mixed-methods nursing research: An illustrative study of an
Janina Wittmann1, Gero Langer1, Almuth Berg1
1Institute of Health, Midwifery and Nursing Science, Medical Faculty of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University Medicine Halle, Halle (Saale), Germany.
Background:
Mixed-methods research enables comprehensive evaluation of complex nursing phenomena, yet its application remains limited, particularly regarding the systematic integration of qualitative and quantitative data. Using an illustrative study of an evidence-based practice (EBP) educational intervention, this article presents a structured data integration process supported by joint displays to derive meta-inferences.
Methods:
The EBP educational intervention was conducted at a regional hospital in Germany with nurses and comprised four structured workshops along with a practical assignment. A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was applied for evaluation. Qualitative data were collected via a group interview, and quantitative data were used to assess self-efficacy using the Evidence-based Practice Confidence (EPIC) scale pre- and post-intervention. Data integration followed a four-step process: thematic coding, identification of thematic complexes, condensation, and derivation of meta-inferences. Formative and summative joint displays facilitated systematic comparison and visualisation of convergence, divergence, and complementarity between data strands.
Results:
The integration process identified four thematic complexes: integration of the patient perspective, practical implementation, heterogeneous prior knowledge, and role clarity. Joint displays enabled transparent and iterative comparison of qualitative and quantitative findings, supporting the derivation of nuanced meta-inferences and a structured presentation of findings. This approach highlighted how the educational intervention interacted with existing roles, prior knowledge, and contextual conditions relevant to the implementation of EBP.
Conclusions:
Different types of meta-inferences illustrated the depth achievable through integration. Joint displays enhanced structured integration, methodological transparency, and reflective interpretation. They provide a pragmatic and rigorous approach to integrating qualitative and quantitative data in nursing research.
Related Concept Videos
01:18The Scientific Method in Nursing Process
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...
01:29Nursing Assessment
The nurse collects all aspects of the patient's health in the initial assessment, establishing priorities for ongoing focused assessments...
01:27Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
01:28Formats for Nursing Documentation
Nursing Assessment Form:
• A nursing assessment form is a foundational document that captures detailed patient data from physical assessments and nursing histories.
• It includes patient demographics, medical history,...
01:18Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-II
Physical Therapist
A physical therapist (PT) aims to restore function or prevent additional impairment in a patient following an injury or disease. Massage, heat, cold, water, sonar waves, exercises, and electrical stimulation are some treatments used by PTs to treat...
01:30Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice
Theories provide a perspective to assess patients' conditions and organize data and methods. They also assist in analyzing and interpreting information. They represent a...