Types of Mixed Methods Evidence Synthesis
Writing an Integrative Literature Review
The first of four videos introducing the audience to the integrative reviews.
The integrative review includes articles discussing the state of the science and both qualitative and quantitative studies (Whittemore & Knafl, 2005).
Examples
Lee, M., Ryoo, J. H., Campbell, C., Hollen, P. J., & Williams, I. C. (2019). Exploring the challenges of medical/nursing tasks in home care experienced by caregivers of older adults with dementia: An integrative review. Journal of clinical nursing, 28(23-24), 4177–4189. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15007
Sinnett, F., & Franzsen, D. (2020). Clinical practice in occupational therapy for treatment of concussion in schoolboys: An integrative review. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 50(2), 62–69. https://doi.org/10.17159/2310-3833/2020/vol50no2a8
Breda, J. R., & Ribeiro, G. C. (2011). Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation: integrative review. Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 26(3), 447–454. https://doi.org/10.5935/1678-9741.20110021
Nakashima, H., & Gallegos, C. (2020). Journal Writing by Families of Critically Ill Patients: An Integrative Review. Critical Care Nurse, 40(5), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.4037/ccn2020293
Coyle, M., Al-Motlaq, M. A., Mills, J., Francis, K., & Birks, M. (2010). An integrative review of the role of registered nurses in remote and isolated practice. Australian health review : a publication of the Australian Hospital Association, 34(2), 239–245. https://doi.org/10.1071/AH09743
Mackenzie, S., & Foran, P. (2020). The impact of distractions and interruptions in the operating room on patient safety and the operating room team: An integrative review. Journal of Perioperative Nursing, 33(3), e-34-e-43. https://doi.org/10.26550/2209-1092.1098
Qualitative Metasummary
A qualitative metasummary is a systematic review that synthesizes qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies by comparing similar data collected thematically (Sandelowski et al, 2007).
Examples
Sandelowski, M., Barroso, J., & Voils, C. I. (2007). Using qualitative metasummary to synthesize qualitative and quantitative descriptive findings. Research in nursing & health, 30(1), 99–111. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.20176
Holtslander, L., Baxter, S., Mills, K., Bocking, S., Dadgostari, T., Duggleby, W., Duncan, V., Hudson, P., Ogunkorode, A., & Peacock, S. (2017). Honoring the voices of bereaved caregivers: a Metasummary of qualitative research. BMC palliative care, 16(1), 48. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-017-0231-y
Friesen, L., & Andersen, E. (2019). Outcomes of collaborative and interdisciplinary palliative education for health care assistants: A qualitative metasummary. Journal of nursing management, 27(3), 461–481. https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12714
Suga, U. S., Terada, R. S., Ubaldini, A. L., Fujimaki, M., Pascotto, R. C., Batilana, A. P., Pietrobon, R., Vissoci, J. R., & Rodrigues, C. G. (2014). Factors that drive dentists towards or away from dental caries preventive measures: systematic review and metasummary. PloS one, 9(10), e107831. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0107831
Pollock, M., Fernandes, R. M., Becker, L. A., Featherstone, R., & Hartling, L. (2016). What guidance is available for researchers conducting overviews of reviews of healthcare interventions? A scoping review and qualitative metasummary. Systematic reviews, 5(1), 190. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-016-0367-5
Ghirotto, L., Busani, E., Salvati, M., Di Marco, V., Caldarelli, V., & Artioli, G. (2019). Researching children's perspectives in pediatric palliative care: A systematic review and meta-summary of qualitative research. Palliative & supportive care, 17(1), 107–118. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1478951518000172
Haggerty, J. L., Roberge, D., Freeman, G. K., & Beaulieu, C. (2013). Experienced continuity of care when patients see multiple clinicians: a qualitative metasummary. Annals of family medicine, 11(3), 262–271. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.1499