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Approaches to mixed methods dissemination and implementation research: methods, strengths, caveats, and opportunities

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Green, Carla A., Duan, Naihua, Gibbons, Robert D., Hoagwood, Kimberly E., Palinkas, Lawrence A., Wisdom, Jennifer P.·2015·Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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Limited translation of research into practice has prompted study of diffusion and implementation, and development of effective methods of encouraging adoption, dissemination and implementation. Mixed methods techniques offer approaches for assessing and addressing processes affecting implementation of evidence-based interventions. We describe common mixed methods approaches used in dissemination and implementation research, discuss strengths and limitations of mixed methods approaches to data collection, and suggest promising methods not yet widely used in implementation research. We review qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid approaches to mixed methods dissemination and implementation studies, and describe methods for integrating multiple methods to increase depth of understanding while improving reliability and validity of findings.

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  • Such a dimension or spectrum allows for nimble, rapid, and real-time assessment of type of school attendance problem, which must be a priority for implementation models.

    “Such a dimension or spectrum allows for nimble, rapid, and real-time assessment of type of school attendance problem, which must be a priority for implementation models (see Part 2 of this review; Green et al., 2015).”

    From Reconciling Contemporary Approaches to School Attendance and School Absenteeism: Toward Promotion and Nimble Response, Global Policy Review and Implementation, and Future Adaptability (Part 1) (2019) · cites this paper as Green et al., 2015

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Authors
Green, C. A., Duan, N., Gibbons, R. D., Hoagwood, K. E., Palinkas, L. A., & Wisdom, J. P.
Affiliations
  • Kaiser Permanente (US)
  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center (US)
  • University of Chicago (US)
  • NYU Langone Health (US)
  • University of Southern California (US)
  • George Washington University (US)
Corresponding author
Green, Carla A.
Venue
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
Published
2014-04-11
Volume
42
Issue
5
Pages
508-523
ISSN
  • 0894-587X (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3289
OpenAlex
W2063979429
Cited by
205
References
134
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 24 · 2024: 23 · 2023: 13 · 2022: 30 · 2021: 25 · 2020: 17 · 2019: 21 · 2018: 21 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 6 · 2014: 2 · 2012: 1
FWCI
9.63
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institute of Mental Health (P30MH090322)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Evaluation and Performance Assessment
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Sciences Research and Education
Keywords
mixed methods, dissemination research, implementation research, evidence-based interventions, research-to-practice translation, qualitative research, quantitative methods, hybrid algorithm, methodological integration, reliability and validity
MeSH terms
Data Collection, Diffusion of Innovation, Health Services Research, Humans, Research Design, Reproducibility of Results, Information Dissemination, Qualitative Research, Evidence-Based Practice, Translational Research, Biomedical

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