Leveraging the opportunities of mixed methods in research synthesis: Key decisions in systematic mixed studies review methodology

Ferguson, Sarah L.; Kerrigan, Monica Reid; Hovey, Katrina A.

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“…Furthermore, the use of mixed methods allows more thorough analysis because it helps explore both the breadth and depth of educational phenomena, resulting in a fuller and more extensive understanding of the topic under investigation (Ponce & Pagán-Maldonado, 2015;Ferguson et al, 2020).…”

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Does Digitalised Reading Enhance Comprehension While Reading for Pleasure?

El Haddad,

Charles

2024

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This pilot study is an exploratory investigation aimed at understanding the influence of a Reading for Pleasure (RfP) program on the reading comprehension abilities of 11 th -grade students in private schools of Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anchored in the context of secondary education, this research addresses a significant gap in the literature by focusing on a region typically underrepresented in educational research. At the core of this study lies a comparative analysis of two distinct reading mediums-digital and traditional. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study intertwines quantitative data from quasi-experimental designs with qualitative insights garnered from student interviews. This methodology allows for a nuanced understanding of the effectiveness of the RfP program, along with students' perceptions and preferences concerning digital versus traditional reading formats. The research findings are particularly illuminating in the current educational landscape. Despite the increasing digitalisation of education, the study reveals no significant difference in reading comprehension outcomes between digital and traditional reading mediums. Additionally, it underscores the pivotal role that reading for pleasure plays in enhancing comprehension skills, a facet often overlooked in conventional academic settings. Furthermore, the study offers pertinent insights into the practical implications of these findings for the UAE's educational system, especially in light of the country's endeavors to enhance English language proficiency and prepare students for international benchmark examinations such as PISA.

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Does Digitalised Reading Enhance Comprehension While Reading for Pleasure?

El Haddad,

Charles

2024

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“…33 Mixed methods synthesis allows for a holistic understanding of the topic by integrating findings from multiple sources of data and study types. 34 As this review aims to explore several research questions, a parallel-results convergent design for synthesising the data is likely to be the most relevant. 31 This synthesis design allows qualitative and quantitative evidence to be analysed separately and then brought together at the discussion and recommendation stage.…”

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Exploring goal planning in mental health service delivery: a systematic review protocol

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IntroductionGoal planning is widely recognised as an integral part of mental health service delivery and an important element in supporting recovery. Goal planning identifies priorities for treatment through discussion and negotiation between service users and health practitioners. Goal planning enhances motivation, directs effort, and focuses the development of strategies and treatment options to improve recovery outcomes and promote service users’ ownership of the recovery process. While goal planning is a common practice in mental health settings, evidence regarding its impact on treatment outcomes is lacking. This paper outlines a protocol for a systematic review that aims to explore the types of goals planned, experiences of service users and practitioners, and the effectiveness of goal planning as a mental health intervention.Methods and analysisA systematic search will be conducted during March 2021 by searching Medline, CINAHL, Embase, Scopus and PsycINFO electronic databases to answer the following questions: (1) What types of goals are being developed within mental healthcare?; (2) What is the evidence for the effectiveness of goal planning on health and well-being for mental health service users?; (3) What are the experiences of mental health service users and their treating healthcare practitioners in relation to goal planning?; and (4) What are the barriers and facilitators to effective goal planning in mental health settings? Two independent researchers will screen the articles, selecting literature that meets criteria. All literature, regardless of study design that involves adult participants, with a mental illness and reporting on goal planning will be considered for inclusion. Data will be extracted from all eligible articles regardless of study design and summarised in a table. Appropriate quality assessment and data synthesis methods will be determined based on included study designs.Ethics and disseminationNo ethics approval is required. The results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020220595.

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“…The review also asked whether people living with chronic conditions and their care partners experience changes in stress, anxiety symptoms, or depression symptoms after using MBI together (Section 3.1 on page 63)? The systematic mixed studies review used a segregated explanatory sequential design, which involved an initial quantitative synthesis followed by a qualitative synthesis (Ferguson, Kerrigan and Hovey, 2020) (Section 4.4 on page 66).…”

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“…direction of effect) followed by a qualitative synthesis (e.g. thematic synthesis) (Ferguson, Kerrigan and Hovey, 2020). Priority was given to the initial quantitative stage because the original review retrieved mostly quantitative studies (n=6) and it was anticipated that the update would also retrieve mainly quantitative studies .…”

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Mindfulness-based interventions for care partnerships experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms after stroke: a mixed methods study

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Introduction: Mindfulness can improve anxiety and depression symptoms, but few studies evaluate mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) with care partnerships affected by stroke. Care partnership involves someone with a chronic condition and their partner (e.g. spouse, caregiver) working together in a partnership. Aim: Study the experiences and outcomes for care partnerships using MBIs together after stroke. Methods: Systematic mixed studies review and mixed methods case study research. The thesis was ethically approved and completed 2016-2021. The systematic review examined change to stress, anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms, mindfulness, and relationships after using MBI. Mixed methods case study research recruited care partnerships experiencing anxiety symptoms and/or depression symptoms after stroke. Participants received an online MBI called Be Mindful and data was collected weeks 0, 4, and 8. Data collection involved the Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, the Mutuality Scale, the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, and post-intervention interviews. Potential for effectiveness was evaluated with effect direction and minimal clinically important difference (MCID). Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) explains the findings. Results: The systematic review included 10 studies and found MBIs improve mindfulness, stress, anxiety symptoms, and depression symptoms. Qualitative synthesis produced the mindfulness with care partnerships themes. The mixed methods case study research recruited 5 care partnerships (10 participants). Most care partnerships were white, living together, and spouses. Be Mindful adherence was between 0%-100%. Participants improved mindfulness (n=8, 80%), anxiety symptoms (n=7, 70%), depression symptoms (n=4, 40%), and mutuality (n=3, 30%). MCID was achieved for anxiety symptoms (n=5, 50%) and depression symptoms (n=2, 20%). IPA found evidence of conflicting and contradictory experiences so dialectical tension was used to articulate the continuum of perspectives and themes produced in the analysis. Conclusion: Care partnerships using MBIs can experience improvements in mindfulness, anxiety symptoms, and depression symptoms. This thesis makes an original contribution to knowledge by exploring the experience and outcomes for care partnerships using MBIs together. This thesis highlights the value of MBIs for care partnerships, but the findings are preliminary and more research is needed before making firm recommendations.

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Leveraging the opportunities of mixed methods in research synthesis: Key decisions in systematic mixed studies review methodology

Cited by 8 publications

References 54 publications

Does Digitalised Reading Enhance Comprehension While Reading for Pleasure?

Does Digitalised Reading Enhance Comprehension While Reading for Pleasure?

Exploring goal planning in mental health service delivery: a systematic review protocol

Mindfulness-based interventions for care partnerships experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms after stroke: a mixed methods study

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