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Table 5 Appraisal checklist for mixed methods research [47]

From: An integrative review of e-learning in the delivery of self-management support training for health professionals

Type of mixed methods study

Methodological quality criteria

Study 1 (Yank et al. 2013) [33]

Study 5 (Bosnic- Anticevich et al. 2014) [53]

1 Qualitative

• Qualitative objective or question

• Appropriate qualitative approach or design or method

• Description of the context

• Description of participants and justification of sampling

• Description of qualitative data collection and analysis

• Discussion of researchers’ reflexivity

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2. Quantitative Experimental

• Appropriate sequence generation and/or randomization

• Allocation concealment or blinding

• Complete outcome data and/or low withdrawal/drop-out

Unclear

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3. Quantitative Observational

• Appropriate sampling and sample

• Justification of measurements (validity and standards)

• Control of confounding variables

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4. Mixed Methods

• Justification of the mixed methods design

• Combination of qualitative and quantitative data collection-analysis techniques or procedures

• Integration of qualitative and quantitative data or results

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