Evaluation of the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service in Malaysian public hospitals: a mixed-methods study protocol by Nor Arisah Misnan, Audrey Huili Lim, Norazida Ab Rahman, Afra Nahdia Marizan Nor, Peter Seah Keng Tok

“…In Malaysia, there has yet to be a systematic evaluation of the OPAT service. This study aims to describe the safety, clinical indications and treatment outcomes of the OPAT service in Malaysia, assess patients’ satisfaction and experiences and determine the facilitators and barriers associated with the provision of the OPAT service in Malaysia.Methods and analysis A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods will be employed for a comprehensive understanding of the provision of the OPAT service in Malaysian public hospitals. …”
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Assessing the Factors Influencing Youth Violence in Local Community: A Case Study of Kashambya Sub-County Rukiga District. by Asiimirwa, Crissy

“…The methodology of the study was a descriptive research design using both qualitative and quantitative tools. …”
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E- Library Resources Utilization and Students’ Academic Performance in Universities in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs University. by Arineitwe, Oliva

“…Literature was organized according to the above specific objectives. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design; both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. …”
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Factors Influencing Health-Related Practices Among Hispanic Parents: A Formative Study to Inform Childhood Obesity Prevention by Ana Paola Campos, Julian Robles, Katherine E. Matthes, Maihan B. Vu, Ramine C. Alexander, Rachel W. Goode

“…Eligible parents completed a brief sociodemographic survey, the Comprehensive Feeding Practices Questionnaire (CFPQ), and an individual semi-structured interview. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analyzed using a coding-based thematic approach. …”
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Enhancing ethical self-efficacy among dementia caregiver staff: A mixed-methods feasibility study of the care programme by Sigurd Lauridsen, Sofie Smedegaard Skov, Lucca-Mathilde Thorup Ferm, Marie-Eva Berg, Anna Paldam Folker, Peter Simonsen, Frederik Schou-Juul

“…Data were collected in the spring and fall of 2022. Method: Quantitative data were analysed using STATA for descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were processed using a six-step template analysis framework. …”
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Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana. by Silas Adjei-Gyamfi, Abigail Asirifi, Clotilda Asobuno, Felix Kwame Korang

“…Furthermore, descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using Stata version 17.0 at a 95% significance level in the quantitative stage.…”
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Investigating the Best Practices for Engagement in Remote Participatory Design: Mixed Methods Analysis of 4 Remote Studies With Family Caregivers by Anna Jolliff, Richard J Holden, Rupa Valdez, Ryan Coller, Himalaya Patel, Matthew Zuraw, Anna Linden, Aaron Ganci, Christian Elliott, Nicole E Werner

“…Descriptive statistics were used to summarize quantitative evaluation and reflection survey data, while reflexive thematic analysis was used to understand qualitative data. …”
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CT-SEGMENTED BONE SUV IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ¹⁸F-FDG AND ⁶⁸GA-PSMA PET/CT by Alexandre Mercuri Barbosa, Maria Emília Seren Takahashi, Stephan Pinheiro Macedo Souza, Edna Marina Souza, Sérgio Querino Brunetto, Cármino Antonio de Souza, Irene Gyongyver Heidemarie Lorand-Metze, Celso Darío Ramos

“…Objectives: This study aims to compare ¹⁸F-FDG and ⁶⁸Ga-PSMA PET/CT quantitative metrics in the skeletal system of patients with MM. …”
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Family support and its determinants among older patients with chronic diseases in Guangzhou communities: a mixed-methods study by Yingxian Yu, Lulin Yan, Mi Yao, Guoqiang Sun, Lin Xu, Hao Tang

“…Data were collected between December 2021 and December 2022 using the Personal Information Form, the Family Caregiving Index, the Family Support Scale, and the Semi-Structured Interview Form. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple linear regression analyses were used for quantitative data analysis. …”
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A comparative analysis of the different HIV testing techniques used in Zambia: data from a clinical performance study by Loveness Mukuka, Andros Theo, Precious Simushi, Mowa Zambwe, Peter J. Chipimo

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Explaining Strategies for Adapting Vulnerable Tissues of Urban Neighborhoods by Resilience Approach (Study Case: Nazi Abad Neighborhood in Tehran) by Mahmoud Jomehpour, Gholamreza Latifi, Sama Ghanbari

“…This research is descriptive-analytical in nature and according to the purpose, it is applied research, and it is quantitative in terms of method. …”
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Investigating and learning lessons from early experiences of implementing ePrescribing systems into NHS hospitals: a questionnaire study. by Kathrin Cresswell, Jamie Coleman, Ann Slee, Robin Williams, Aziz Sheikh, ePrescribing Programme Team

“…We sought to provide an updated overview of the current picture in relation to implementation of ePrescribing systems, explore existing strategies, and identify early lessons learned.<h4>Methods</h4>A descriptive questionnaire-based study, which included closed and free text questions and involved both quantitative and qualitative analysis of the data generated.…”
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A Cross-sectional Study on Stress and Burnout among the AYUSH Doctors in an Eastern Indian State during the COVID Pandemic by Janmejaya Samal, Arunima Haldar

“…Descriptive statistics and two-way ANOVA analyses were applied to the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was conducted for the qualitative data. …”
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Study of the Stability of Factor VIII Activity in Human Plasma for Fractionation When Modeling Deviations in the Storage and Transportation Temperature Conditions by A. A. Gorodkov, A. L. Poptsov, A. L. Khokhryakov

“…Statistical processing of data was performed by descriptive statistics methods using Microsoft Excel 2007 applications. …”
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The influence of mindfulness and religious coping on the well-being of adolescents in an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia: A cross-sectional study by Fika Nur Indriasari, Septiana Fathonah

“…Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted with 126 adolescents aged 10–21. …”
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Prevalence and clinicopathological characteristics of breast cancer patients with brain metastases in Ghana: A single-center cross-sectional study. by Joseph Daniels, Kofi Adesi Kyei, Ronald Walubo, Andrew Yaw Nyantakyi, Edwina Ayaaba Ayabilah, Judith Naa Odey Tackie

“…This research was a single-institution-based quantitative cross-sectional study. Socio-demographic, clinical and pathological data were extracted from patients' medical records as well as the hospital-based cancer registry. …”
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Voice symptoms, dysphagia risk, quality of life, and mental health in total laryngectomized patients: a self-perception study by João Vitor Barbosa Pereira, Vaneli Colombo Rossi, Carlos Takahiro Chone, Ana Carolina Constantini

“…Objectives: To establish the sociodemographic profile, identify and relate the presence of voice symptoms, risk for dysphagia, and self-perceived emotional distress, and measure the quality of life of a group of total laryngectomized patients. Method: This is a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study. Subjects aged 18-years and older, of both sexes, who had undergone total laryngectomy. …”
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Analysis of Seaweed Chips Business Feasibility (Case Study on "NORIbet" Seaweed Processed MSMEs in the City of Bandung, West Java) by Ristiafani, Ine Maulina, Emma Rochima, Iwang Gumilar

“…This research was conducted from June to October 2024 to analyze NORIbet's business profile using the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and evaluate its financial feasibility. A descriptive case study approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods was used, with data collected through observations and interviews involving two business owners and two production staff, selected using purposive sampling. …”
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Relationship Between Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Serum Magnesium Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study by Fuad Ahmad Siddiqi, Wasif Anwar, Muhammad Saad Aziz, Muhammad Hammad, Abdul Rehman Arshad, Umer Naseer

“…Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the effect of long-term proton pump inhibitor use on serum magnesium levels Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. …”
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Relationship Between Performance Management Practices and Organizational Effectiveness in Kabale District Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank. by Orikiriza, Brendah

“…The study used descriptive research design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. …”
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