Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Quality of Life Studies

2015 ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graciela Tonon
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

An Evaluation of Supportive Housing: Qualitative and Quantitative Perspectives

1993 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice McCarthy ◽  
Geoffrey Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Work Productivity ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
And Control

This paper reports the findings of an evaluation of supportive housing for people who have been hospitalized in psychiatric facilities. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to inquire into two key processes, social support and control in the residence, and two key outcomes, quality of life and personal growth. Interviews were conducted with 34 residents of small supportive housing programs, and staff of these settings also provided information. While residents were generally pleased with the amount of support and control they had in their residences, there were some areas in which staff exerted unilateral control (i.e., they made decisions without involving residents in the process). With respect to quality of life, residents were satisfied with their housing, but voiced some concerns over a lack of privacy, stigma, and limited opportunities for participation in the community. Residents reported showing personal growth since entering supportive housing in terms of greater independence, more instrumental role involvement, and improved self-esteem and social skills. Staff confirmed these changes. Residents indicated their increased feelings of competence were due to the social support of staff and friends, acceptance by members of their networks and the community at large, and participation in the residence and community activities. The findings expand our understanding of supportive housing in showing that such programs have beneficial effects besides reduced recidivism rates and increased work productivity for residents and in identifying program processes which contribute to residents' increased competence. Moreover, the findings illustrate the value of using qualitative data in program evaluation.

scholarly journals Validation of a Short-Form Version of the Danish Need for Recovery Scale against the Full Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (13) ◽  
pp. 2334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew L. Stevens ◽  
Patrick Crowley ◽  
Anne H. Garde ◽  
Ole S. Mortensen ◽  
Clas-Håkan Nygård ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Need For Recovery ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Danish Version ◽  
Confirmatory Analysis ◽  
Item Scale

Introduction: The Need for Recovery (NFR) Scale facilitates the understanding of the factors that can lead to sustainable working and employability. Short-form scales can reduce the burden on researchers and respondents. Our aim was to create and validate a short-form Danish version of the NFR Scale. Methods: Two datasets were used to conduct the exploratory and confirmatory analyses. This was done using qualitative and quantitative methods. The exploratory phase identified several short-form versions of the Danish NFR Scale and evaluated the quality of each through the assessment of content, construct and criterion validity, and responsiveness. These evaluations were then verified through the confirmatory analysis, using the second dataset. Results: A short-form NFR scale consisting of three items (exhausted at the end of a work day, hard to find interest in other people after a work day, it takes over an hour to fully recover from a work day) showed excellent validity and responsiveness compared to the nine-item scale. Furthermore, a short-form consisting of just two items also showed excellent validity and good responsiveness. Conclusion: A short-form NFR scale, consisting of three items from the Danish NFR Scale, seems to be an appropriate substitute for the full nine-item scale.

scholarly journals Urine diversion dry toilets in eThekwini Municipality, South Africa: acceptance, use and maintenance through users' eyes

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nosipho Mkhize ◽  
Myra Taylor ◽  
Kai M. Udert ◽  
Teddy G. Gounden ◽  
Chris A. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
Nutrient Recovery ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Material Community ◽  
Urine Diversion

This study was part of the VUNA project aimed to develop an affordable sanitation system that produces a valuable fertiliser, reduces pollution of water resources and promotes health. Urine diversion dry toilets (UDDTs) simplify the on-site hygienisation of faeces and allow for nutrient recovery from urine. Social acceptance is vital for the implementation of the UDDT, because sanitation is only effective if the system not only provides a well-designed toilet and effective waste management, but also offers users a facility that caters to their needs and is sensitive to their cultural lifestyle. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate acceptance, use and maintenance of UDDTs. Key findings indicate lower levels of acceptance of UDDTs among the elderly, who are accustomed to traditional pit toilets. The users aspire to own a flush toilet, perceived to be indicative of household wealth. A dominant concern was emptying the pit and the quality of the building material. Community interventions are required that will promote acceptance, understanding and encourage proper use and maintenance of the UDDT, and may need some technology modification. There is an urgent need for increased community participation to address users' perceptions, attitudes and behaviour concerning the UDDT.

scholarly journals Customer Satisfaction and Commuter Service: An Evaluation of Intercity Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Performance Delivery

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 95-124
Author(s):  
Krishnan Isai Amutan Isai ◽  
Vimala Kadiresan ◽  
Neeta Jayabalan ◽  
Zafir Khan Mohamed Makhbul ◽  
Mohammad Nor Afandi Ibrahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Continuous Monitoring ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Interview Session

The present study focuses on an evaluation of intercity Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) performance delivery on customer satisfaction and commuter services. Its objective is to evaluate the customers’ satisfaction of KTMB intercity towards the performance delivery of various services. As such, a framework was proposed for major dimensions which have an impact on the level of services satisfaction provided by my KTM commuter. Furthermore, the study employed qualitative and quantitative methods for the purpose of analysis. Data was obtained using 600 questionnaires and 18 staff via interview session. The findings show that status and age of respondents have no significant influence on safety and security, cleanliness, facilities, as well as services except between the categorical variables; quality, punctuality and price which have significant differences tangled with the performance of commuter service. From all the responses that were pointed out by interviewees, the most significant reason for the persistence of the problems is MyCommuter launched by KTM, which is the unbalanced momentum of systematic management. Also, it was realised that the heterogeneous variations of lower fairness within the system will affect the punctuality, functions of commuter, the breakdown of the trains, limitation of commuters, and etc in a negative direction. Important areas of priorities for the improvisation of commuter services are the holistic coordination of effective and continuous monitoring of system in terms of systematic management. Lastly, the present study suggests conducting an extensive study in comparing KTMB and ETS services to enhance the quality of their services.

scholarly journals Mixed Methods in CAM Research: A Systematic Review of Studies Published in 2012

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicity L. Bishop ◽  
Michelle M. Holmes
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Complementary Medicine ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Design ◽  
Quality Appraisal ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Appraisal Tool

Background. Mixed methods research uses qualitative and quantitative methods together in a single study or a series of related studies.Objectives. To review the prevalence and quality of mixed methods studies in complementary medicine.Methods. All studies published in the top 10 integrative and complementary medicine journals in 2012 were screened. The quality of mixed methods studies was appraised using a published tool designed for mixed methods studies.Results. 4% of papers (95 out of 2349) reported mixed methods studies, 80 of which met criteria for applying the quality appraisal tool. The most popular formal mixed methods design was triangulation (used by 74% of studies), followed by embedded (14%), sequential explanatory (8%), and finally sequential exploratory (5%). Quantitative components were generally of higher quality than qualitative components; when quantitative components involved RCTs they were of particularly high quality. Common methodological limitations were identified. Most strikingly, none of the 80 mixed methods studies addressed the philosophical tensions inherent in mixing qualitative and quantitative methods.Conclusions and Implications. The quality of mixed methods research in CAM can be enhanced by addressing philosophical tensions and improving reporting of (a) analytic methods and reflexivity (in qualitative components) and (b) sampling and recruitment-related procedures (in all components).

scholarly journals Subjective or Objective? How Objective Measures Relate to Subjective Life Satisfaction in Europe

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 320
Author(s):  
Karel Macků ◽  
Jan Caha ◽  
Vít Pászto ◽  
Pavel Tuček
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Fuzzy Model ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Fuzzy Linear Regression Model ◽  
Predicted Values ◽  
Compare And Contrast

Quality of life and life satisfaction are topics that currently receive a great deal of attention across the globe. Many approaches exist, which use both qualitative and quantitative methods, to capture these phenomena. Historically, quality of life was measured exclusively by economic indicators. However, it is indisputable that other factors influence people’s life satisfaction, which is captured by subjective survey-based data. By contrast, objective data can easily be obtained and cover a wider range, in terms of population and area. In this research, the multiple fuzzy linear regression model is applied in order to explain the relationship between subjective life satisfaction and selected objective indicators used to evaluate quality of life. The great advantage of the fuzzy model lies in its ability to capture uncertainty, which is undoubtedly associated with the vague concept of subjective life satisfaction. The main outcome of the paper is the detection of indicators that have a statistically significant relationship with life satisfaction. Subsequently, a pan-European sub-national prediction of life satisfaction after the consideration of the most relevant input indicators was proposed, including the uncertainty associated with the prediction of such a phenomenon. The study revealed significant regional differences and similarities between the originally reported satisfaction of life and the predicted one. With the help of spatial and non-spatial statistics supported by visual analysis, it is possible to assess life satisfaction more precisely, while taking into account the ambiguity of the perception of life satisfaction. Additionally, predicted values supplemented with the uncertainty measure (fuzzy approach) and the synthesis of results in the form of European typology help to compare and contrast the results in a more useful manner than in existing studies.

scholarly journals Methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis of pain and quality of life validated in Brazil: systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro Júnio MASULO ◽  
Marcela Lopes Silva MARTINS ◽  
Davidson Ribeiro COSTA ◽  
Renata Amadei NICOLAU
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Great Difficulty ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Sf 36

ABSTRACT Objective: The need to quantify pain and quality of life (QoL) is essential for professionals considering their therapeutic approach. The goal of this review is to identify the methods to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of pain and QoL validated in Brazil. Methods: Review by the LILACS, SciELO, MedLine and Google Scholar databases with the descriptors: methods, qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, pain and quality of life. Inclusion criteria: articles published in Portuguese and in English in the period from 1996 to 2015. Exclusion criteria: incomplete texts, articles that did not address the subject of study and duplicate articles in the databases. Results: After applying the eligibility criteria, 27 articles were selected for reading, being that one article was excluded by presenting irrelevant result and another was excluded by duplication. From the 25 articles, one was published in 2015, three in 2014, one in 2013, three in 2012, five in 2011, two in 2010, three in 2009, four in 2008, two in 2004 and one in 1996. In relation to the studies, nine were clinical trials, 10 systematic reviews, five cross-sectional studies and one essay. Conclusion The most frequently methods applied are the VAS and the McGill’s Questionnaire, considering the multidimensional pain assessment. The most commonly used questionnaire to evaluate QoL is the SF-36. There is great difficulty to classify methods for assessing pain and QoL (qualitative or quantitative methods), since many authors report the same method when addressing the two interfaces.

scholarly journals Transport infrastructure expenditures and the regional competitiveness

2018 ◽  
Vol 77 ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Iwona Okrasińska ◽  
Krystyna Wojewódzka-Król
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Technical Specification ◽  
High Impact ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Regional Competitiveness ◽  
Modal Structure ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

Infrastructure, being the basis of economic growth, is an important factor affecting the competitiveness of the regions. The state of transport infrastructure – its structure, connections with other countries, technical specification and the quality of particular infrastructure parts are dependent, among others, on the expenditure volume on transport infrastructure and their modal structure. The goal of the article is to present the diversity of transport infrastructure expenditures in different countries and periods and to analyse the relations between the transport infrastructure expenditures and the regional competitiveness. Qualitative and quantitative methods are used to prove a high impact of transport infrastructure expenditures on the regional competitiveness.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF RESIDENTIAL CARE CULTURE ON QUALITY OF LIFE OF CARE LEAVERS

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Lukšík ◽  
Lucia Hargašová
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Residential Care ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Care Leavers ◽  
Material Conditions ◽  
The Impact

The quality of life of young adult residential care leavers is influenced by several factors. The impact of the residential care environment can be conceptualised as organisational culture. In our empirical study we explored how organisational culture affects the quality of life of care leavers. The research was conducted using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods in 8 selected residential care facilities in Slovakia, and among 39 young care leavers. Data from semi-structured interviews were analysed using methods associated with grounded theory, and data obtained via questionnaires were analysed using statistical methods. The results show that adequate material conditions, adherence to facility rules, the space to act independently, responsive care, support in planning for the future, mutual assistance, and social support from peers and others are all likely to contribute to a higher quality of life for care leavers.

scholarly journals The Readiness of Disadvantaged Regions in Implementing E-Government in Indonesia: Case Study in East Seram Regency

2020 ◽  
pp. 174-186
Author(s):  
Hasri Arey ◽  
Suripto Suripto ◽  
Rian D. Hapsari ◽  
Muhammad Firyal Akbar
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Computer Equipment ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Depth Interviews

The East Seram Regency is a disadvantaged region in Indonesia with many sub-districts that do not have access to internet and electricity. The remaining options for sub-districts was hindered because it is limited by wilderness and free oceans and the APBD (Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget) in this regency is also limited. Although, the implementation of e-Government by the Regent are willing to follow the mandate of Presidential Regulation No. 95 of 2018 concerning Electronic-Based Government Systems (SPBE). The purpose of this study was to analyze and determine the readiness of the East Seram Regency in implementing the e-government system in Indonesia. This study used a mixture of qualitative and quantitative methods and data collection technique was also carried out by using a questionnaire for 76 respondents, in-depth interviews for 7 informants, and documentation. The result showed the quality of public human resources and civil servants in the field of communication and the informatics are low. Also, the ICT infrastructure such as internet, servers, networks, and computer equipment are inadequate. The East Seram Regency is a disadvantaged region that prioritizes physical development infrastructure rather than allocating a high budget for the information technology tools. Therefore, it is concluded that the East Seram Regency as one of the disadvantaged region in Indonesia whose Local Government is 'Not Ready' to implement an e-government system as mandated by Presidential Regulation No. 95 of 2018.  

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