Integrating qualitative research with trials in systematic reviews
BMJPublished 22 April 2004Open access
James Thomas, Angela Harden, Ann Oakley, Sandy Oliver, Katy Sutcliffe, Rebecca Rees
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An approach to combining qualitative and quantitative research in a systematic review of interventions to promote healthy eating among children and found 33 trials and eight qualitative studies that met the prespecified inclusion criteria.
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An example review from public health shows how integration is possible and some potential benefits
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