Longitudinal mixed methods and its application progress in nursing

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2024.02.017

Abstract

Abstract:

This review introduces the concept，design and implementation of longitudinal mixed methods research. It summarizes its common applications，including the in-depth exploration of potential causes and association among variables of the complex phenomenon over time，the comprehensive evaluation of intervention effectiveness，the identification of facilitators and challenges for implementation，as well as the exploration of changes in behavior and underlying mechanisms. Moreover，this review analyzes existing challenges and future insights of this method. In conclusion，this review aimed to strengthen the nursing researchers’ understanding of longitudinal mixed methods research and provide insights for future related studies.

Key words: Longitudinal Study, Mixed Methods, Review, Nursing Care

摘要：

该文介绍了纵向混合研究的概念、设计与实施要点，总结了纵向混合研究在护理领域中的应用，包括复杂现象的潜在原因和变量关系的深入挖掘、干预有效性、实施因素的全面评估以及患者行为变化和内在机制的探索，剖析了纵向混合研究现存的问题与未来启示，旨在提高护理研究者对纵向混合研究的认识，为未来开展相关研究提供思路。

关键词: 纵向研究, 混合方法, 综述, 护理

YUAN Xiaoyi, XING Weijie. Longitudinal mixed methods and its application progress in nursing[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2024, 59(2): 244-249.

袁潇逸, 邢唯杰. 纵向混合研究在护理领域中的应用进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2024, 59(2): 244-249.

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