Explain whether a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches is used in systematic reviews to support evidence-based practice?
a. A combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches is often used in systematic reviews to support evidence-based practice.
b. Systematic reviews aim to synthesize existing evidence on a particular topic in a rigorous and transparent manner.
c. It is recognized that both quantitative and qualitative evidence can be combined in a mixed-method synthesis.
d. A study reviewed is concerned with the methodological implications of including quantitative and qualitative evidence in mixed-method systematic reviews.
e. The study revealed that qualitative and quantitative evidence, combined in mixed-method reviews, is used in systematic reviews, and can help understand aspects of complex interventions and the systems within which they are implemented (Noyes et al., 2019). Systematic reviews focus on complex interventions or outcomes in some cases that cannot be adequately captured by a standalone data to support evidence-based practice.
f. This can enhance the researchers understanding of the effectiveness of certain interventions in different settings for example looking at preceptorship curriculum in varied setting and how effective it was in the practice environment.