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Title:
When Quantitative or Qualitative Data Are Not Enough: Application of Mixed Methods Research in Medical Education
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MedEdPORTAL ID#:
1146
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Version:
1
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Resource Type:
Faculty Development Materials
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Description:
This resource outlines and provides materials for a workshop intended for educators with an interest in learning how to conduct mixed methods research in medical education. The workshop: 1) provides an overview of mixed methods research; 2) reviews five research design models for the application of mixed methods; 3) summarizes and gives examples of effective applications of mixed methods in medical education research; 4) leads participants through the design of medical education research projects using mixed methods; and 5) provides guidelines and additional resources to learn more about mixed methods research. Workshop leaders should have an understanding of or experience using mixed methods in their medical education research projects. Ideally, two to three leaders will be involved, with at least one familiar with qualitative methods and one familiar with quantitative methods. Inclusion of lessons learned from their own use of mixed methods research designs is highly desirable. Materials for the workshop are an overview of the workshop and instructions to run the workshop, a PowerPoint (PP) presentation, and two handouts. Instructional methods used include PowerPoint presentation, large and small group exercises and interactive discussions. The workshop takes about 90 minutes to conduct.
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Author Institution:
Dartmouth Medical School
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Primary Author:
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Karen Schifferdecker
Dartmouth Medical School
7016, Novell Building, OCER
30 Lafayette Street
Lebanon,
AA
03766
USA
603-653-3224
karen.e.schifferdecker@dartmouth.edu
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Resource File(s):
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Additional Resource File Information:
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1 .zip file containing the following resources:
1. Instructor_Guide_Mixed_Methods_Workshop.doc
2. Mixed_Methods_Workshop.ppt
3. Useful_References_for_Mixed_Methods.doc
4. Guidelines_for_Conducting_Mixed_Methods_Research.doc
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AAMC Hot Topics:
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Medicine: Communication Skills
Medicine: Research Methods
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Content Last Updated:
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| 01/31/2008 |
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Specialty/Discipline:
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Medicine: Continuing Medical Education
Medicine: Graduate Medical Education
Medicine: Undergraduate Medical Education
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Educational Objectives:
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1.) To define mixed methods research.
2.) To list five research design models that illustrate how mixed methods can be applied.
3.) To describe an example of each research design model in medical education research.
4.) To design a mixed methods study.
5.) To discuss challenges of conducting mixed methods research and describe potential solutions.
6.) To identify resources for learning how to conduct mixed methods studies.
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Resource Keyword/Symptom:
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Evaluation Studies as Topic (MeSH)
Mixed Methods
Research Methodology
Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Methodology
Research (MeSH)
Qualitative Research (MeSH)
Continuing Medical Education
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Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Competencies Addressed:
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Patient Care
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
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Intended Learner Audience:
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Medical Fellows
Medical/Dental Residents
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Intended Faculty Audience:
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Clerkship Director / Clinical Science Course Director
Residency Program Directory
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Effectiveness and Significance of Publication:
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| This workshop has been presented three times to faculty and residents over the past three years. It has received high marks for increasing knowledge of mixed methods research and understanding of how to implement mixed methods research. |
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Special Implementation Requirements or Guidelines:
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| Workshop leaders should have an understanding of or experience using mixed methods in their own research projects. Ideally, two to three leaders will be involved, with at least one familiar with qualitative methods and one familiar with quantitative methods. Inclusion of lessons learned from their own use of mixed methods research designs is highly desirable. |
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Lessons Learned:
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| Having groups design their own mixed methods studies is an effective method to help them apply the information presented. |
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Publications, Presentations, and/or Citations For This Publication:
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| Schifferdecker K. Use of mixed methods in medical education research: a review of the literature. Association of American Medical Colleges 2007 Annual Meeting. Washington D.C.; 2007 |
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Sponsorship (Funding Source):
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| Office of Community-based Education and Research, Dartmouth Medical School |
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Citation Formats:
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NLM:
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Schifferdecker K ,
When Quantitative or Qualitative Data Are Not Enough: Application of Mixed Methods Research in Medical Education. MedEdPORTAL;
2008.
Available from: http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=1146
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APA:
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Schifferdecker, K.,
(2008).
When Quantitative or Qualitative Data Are Not Enough: Application of Mixed Methods Research in Medical Education. MedEdPORTAL:
http://services.aamc.org/30/mededportal/servlet/s/segment/mededportal/?subid=1146
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