A Mixed Method Approach to Quality of Life Research: A Case Study Approach

Dunning, Heather; Williams, Allison; Abonyi, Sylvia; Crooks, Valorie A.

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“…In addition, a quantitative measure of Treatment satisfaction was administered, the Verona Service Satisfaction Scale for Methadone treatment (VSSS-MT) (de los Cobos et al, 2002). Consequently, we did not only gain more insight in opiate-dependent individuals' personal perspectives about substitution treatment (Camfield, Crivello, & Woodhead, 2009;Dunning, Williams, Abonyi, & Crooks, 2008;Neale, Allen, & Coombes, 2005), but also collected comparable measures regarding a number of standardised items.…”

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Treatment satisfaction and quality of support in outpatient substitution treatment: opiate users’ experiences and perspectives

Vanderplasschen¹,

Naert²,

Laenen

et al. 2014

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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Aims: Patient-reported outcomes have become an important source of information to guide service provision. Although opiate substitution treatment (OST) is an evidence-based and widely available intervention for opiate dependent individuals, evaluation studies have primarily focused on objective outcome indicators rather than on clients' perspectives and personal experiences. This study aims to assess opiate users' satisfaction with various aspects of substitution treatment and their subjective experiences and expectations regarding the provision of psychosocial support. Methods: The study sample consisted of 77 opiatedependent individuals who had been involved in OST for at least three months in some cities in Belgium. Qualitative interviews were used to explore clients' subjective experiences, in addition to some quantitative measures. Findings: About half of the respondents recently received some form of psychosocial support and they were generally satisfied about these services. However, the number of persons who wanted psychosocial support clearly outnumbered those actually receiving these services. Respondents stressed the importance of building trusting relationships with OST staff. Also, the need for more flexible and individualised support was emphasised. Conclusions: Compared with other stakeholders' perspectives or traditional outcome indicators, service users' subjective experiences shed an alternative light on the impact of opiate dependence and OST on individuals' daily lives. This information should be incorporated in individual treatment planning and when designing and evaluating OST services.

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Treatment satisfaction and quality of support in outpatient substitution treatment: opiate users’ experiences and perspectives

Vanderplasschen¹,

Naert²,

Laenen

et al. 2014

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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“…Por otra parte, en algunos contextos se han criticado los metaanálisis de cvrs dado que el propósito de la investigación en esta área es rescatar y destacar la perspectivas de los actores sociales o los sujetos de estudio, sus expectativas, sus normas, sus preocupaciones, es decir, su singularidad [28]; por tal razón, una medida combinada de estudios realizados en diferentes contextos y poblaciones no resultaría adecuada. Frente a esta controversia, es importante aclarar que las características psicométricas de las escalas genéricas, y particularmente del kidscreen-27, posibilitan tal comparación, en la medida que sus ítems y dimensiones se diseñaron precisamente con el ánimo de hacer comparaciones entre poblaciones diversas [9], de tal manera que no se anula el valor de la singularidad, sino que esta se toma como un factor determinante de la cvrs, en tanto que el acervo de los sujetos determina la valoración que este hace de los ítems y dimensiones de cvrs preestablecidos (a partir de grupos focales, consenso de expertos con el método Delphi, proceso riguroso de reducción de ítems y de evaluación de las propiedades psicométricas en estudios multicéntricos), cumpliéndose un doble propósito: recabar en las percepciones del sujeto que evalúa las dimensiones de cvrs según su cotidianidad, y permitir comparaciones entre grupos diversos de los puntajes hallados [9].…”

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Meta-análisis de la percepción de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud del adolescente según el género

Higuita-Gutiérrez

Arias

2015

Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública

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Meta-análisis de la percepción de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud del adolescente según el género ResumenDurante la adolescencia se presentan diferencias de género en la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (cvrs). Objetivo: metaanalizar, desde el enfoque de género, la cvrs del adolescente según el kidsreen -27. Metodología: revisión sistemática con metaanálisis. Se evaluó reproducibilidad y se realizaron las pruebas Q, Begg, Funel Plot, Galbraith, Influencias, ForestPlot y metaregresión. Resultados: se incluyeron 11 investigaciones con 11.619 adolescentes sanos y enfermos. Los puntajes de "actividad física y salud" y "estado de ánimo y sentimientos" fueron mayores en los hombres; mientras que "apoyo social y amigos" y "entorno escolar" en las mujeres. En la vida familiar y el tiempo libre no hubo diferencias por género. En la metaregresión para sanos y enfermos permanecieron las diferencias para el género masculino. Conclusión: se generó evidencia que soporta la necesidad de incluir la perspectiva de género en la planificación, administración de los servicios de salud e identificación de las necesidades asistenciales de adolescentes. ----------Palabras clave: calidad de vida, adolescentes, diferencias de género, metaanálisisMetaanálisis de la percepción de la calidad de vida... Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública 229 AbstractDuring adolescence, gender differences occur in the perception of health related quality of life (hrqol). Objective: to metaanalyze, from a gender perspective, the perception that adolescents have of hrqol according to the kidscreen-27 questionnaire. Methodology: A systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis were performed. Reproducibility was assessed and the following tests were performed: Q, Begg, Funel Plot, Galbrait, sensitivity analysis, ForestPlot and metaregression. Results: the study included 11 investigations with 11.619 healthy and sick adolescents. Scores in "Physical activity and health" and "Mood and feelings" were higher for men; while "Social support and friends" and "School environment" were higher for women. No differences were found between genders in "Family life and leisure".The differences remained for the males In the meta-regression for healthy and sick individuals. Conclusion: this study generated scientific evidence supporting the need for a gender perspective in the planning, management of health care services and identification of the health care needs of adolescents.----------Keywords: quality of life, adolescents, gender differences, meta-analysis

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“…In this research, mixed but complimentary methods were used for primary data collection (Dunning et al 2008;Kitchen and Muhajarine 2008). In the same vein, Madsen and Adriansen (2004) have also argued that mixed method approaches could offer unique perspectives on geographic issues, in this case, from a rural geography perspective.…”

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Assessment of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Quality of Life Expectations of Rural Communities in Enugu State, Nigeria

Nzeadibe

Ajaero

2010

Applied Research Quality Life

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This study examined the social, infrastructural and economic conditions prevalent in some rural communities of Enugu State, Nigeria, where recent oil and gas prospecting activities have generated concerns for the environment and quality of rural life. Mixed but complimentary methods of data collection employed include consultations with key stakeholders, focus group discussions, questionnaire survey, field observations, key-informant interviews and secondary sources. Existing socioeconomic and infrastructural conditions, citizens' perceptions of oil and gas activities, and quality of life (QoL) expectations of study communities were documented. Six major units of analysis (or levels of aggregations) with the aid of qualitative and quantitative methodologies were used to describe both empirical and /or secondary data. The study revealed large population sizes and even higher population densities, with the economic base in the study area being agriculture. Findings of the study indicate that despite some negative socio-environmental perceptions, citizens' receptiveness and attitude towards the projects were patently positive. QoL expectations of the communities were embedded in environmentally responsible, culturally sensitive and socially responsive operation of oil companies. Agents and institutions of social control and well-being were also appraised to highlight their QoL contributions in the area.

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A Mixed Method Approach to Quality of Life Research: A Case Study Approach

Abstract: Quality of life, Mixed methods, Confirmation, Comprehension,

Cited by 67 publications

References 22 publications

Treatment satisfaction and quality of support in outpatient substitution treatment: opiate users’ experiences and perspectives

Treatment satisfaction and quality of support in outpatient substitution treatment: opiate users’ experiences and perspectives

Meta-análisis de la percepción de la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud del adolescente según el género

Assessment of Socio-Economic Characteristics and Quality of Life Expectations of Rural Communities in Enugu State, Nigeria

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