Conducting a mixed methods study to explore staff perceptions in providing care to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use

Howard, Vickie

Abstract

This case study examines key issues in designing, developing, and conducting a research study to explore the perceptions of inpatient staff to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use. The use of mixed methods research is outlined and its application to this research area is reflected upon. The choices the researcher made are identified as well as what went well, the challenges along the way, and how the researcher addressed problem areas. Key learning points are summarized and in-hindsight observations discussed to support the student researcher.

Citation

Howard, V. (2020). Conducting a mixed methods study to explore staff perceptions in providing care to individuals with co-occurring mental health problems and illicit substance use. In SAGE Research Methods: Cases. Part 2. SAGE Publications. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529709650

• Acceptance Date: Sep 17, 2019
• Publication Date: 2020
• Deposit Date: Dec 3, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Dec 3, 2019
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Book Title: SAGE Research Methods: Cases. Part 2
• ISBN: 9781529709650
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529709650
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/2758774
• Publisher URL: https://methods.sagepub.com/case/mixed-staff-perceptions-individuals-mental-health-problem-illicit-substance