Using qualitative comparative analysis as a mixed methods synthesis in systematic mixed studies reviews: Guidance and a worked example

IF 5 2区 生物学 Q1 MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY Research Synthesis Methods Pub Date : 2024-01-09 DOI:10.1002/jrsm.1698
Reem El Sherif, Pierre Pluye, Quan Nha Hong, Benoît Rihoux
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Qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) is a hybrid method designed to bridge the gap between qualitative and quantitative research in a case-sensitive approach that considers each case holistically as a complex configuration of conditions and outcomes. QCA allows for multiple conjunctural causation, implying that it is often a combination of conditions that produces an outcome, that multiple pathways may lead to the same outcome, and that in different contexts, the same condition may have a different impact on the outcome. This approach to complexity allows QCA to provide a practical understanding for complex, real-world situations, and the context of implementing interventions. There are guides for conducting QCA in primary research and quantitative systematic reviews yet, to our knowledge, no guidance for conducting QCA in systematic mixed studies reviews (SMSRs). Thus, the specific objectives of this paper are to (1) describe a step-by-step approach for novice researchers for using QCA to integrate qualitative and quantitative evidence, including guidance on how to use software; (2) highlight specific challenges; (3) propose potential solutions from a worked example; and (4) provide recommendations for reporting.

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在系统性混合研究综述中使用定性比较分析作为混合方法综述:指南和实例。
定性比较分析(QCA)是一种混合方法,旨在弥合定性研究与定量研究之间的差距,它采用对案例敏感的方法,将每个案例整体视为条件和结果的复杂组合。QCA 允许多重因果关系,这意味着产生结果的往往是各种条件的组合,多种途径可能导致相同的结果,而且在不同的情况下,相同的条件可能对结果产生不同的影响。这种处理复杂性的方法使 QCA 能够为复杂的现实情况和干预措施的实施提供实用的理解。目前已有在初级研究和定量系统综述中开展 QCA 的指南,但据我们所知,还没有在系统性混合研究综述(SMSR)中开展 QCA 的指南。因此,本文的具体目标是:(1) 为新手研究人员描述使用QCA整合定性和定量证据的逐步方法,包括如何使用软件的指导;(2) 强调具体挑战;(3) 从一个工作实例中提出潜在解决方案;(4) 提供报告建议。
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Research Synthesis Methods
Research Synthesis Methods MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGYMULTID-MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
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期刊介绍: Research Synthesis Methods is a reputable, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the development and dissemination of methods for conducting systematic research synthesis. Our aim is to advance the knowledge and application of research synthesis methods across various disciplines. Our journal provides a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge related to designing, conducting, analyzing, interpreting, reporting, and applying research synthesis. While research synthesis is commonly practiced in the health and social sciences, our journal also welcomes contributions from other fields to enrich the methodologies employed in research synthesis across scientific disciplines. By bridging different disciplines, we aim to foster collaboration and cross-fertilization of ideas, ultimately enhancing the quality and effectiveness of research synthesis methods. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or stakeholder involved in research synthesis, our journal strives to offer valuable insights and practical guidance for your work.
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