Mixed Methods Studies Using Secondary Analysis in Nursing and Midwifery: A Methodological Review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To identify mixed methods studies in nursing and midwifery using secondary analysis and to examine their methodological characteristics.

Design

Methodological review.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted to identify empirical mixed methods studies in nursing and midwifery that used secondary analysis. A data extraction sheet was developed based on previous methodological reviews of secondary analysis and mixed methods.

Data sources

SCOPUS, Web of Science and CINAHL were searched from inception to March 10, 2023. Supplementary searches were conducted in two methodological journals and six nursing journals.

Results

A total of 26 mixed methods studies published between 2000 and 2022 were included in the review. Of these, only 13 studies explicitly

SUBMITTER: Fabregues S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11967330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature