title: Qualitative and mixed methods research in dissemination and implementation science: introduction to the special issue.
abstract: This special issue provides examples of how qualitative and mixed methods research approaches can be used in dissemination and implementation science. In this introductory article, we provide a brief rationale for why and how qualitative and mixed methods approaches can be useful in moving the field forward. Specifically, we provide a brief primer on common qualitative methods, including a review of guidelines provided by the National Institutes of Health. Next, we introduce the six articles in the issue. The first of the articles by Palinkas represents a more thorough and authoritative discussion related to qualitative methods, using the other five articles in the issue (and other published works) as examples. The remaining five articles are empirical and/or descriptive articles of recently completed or ongoing qualitative or mixed methods studies related to dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices for children and adolescents.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Southam-Gerow
authors.forename: Shannon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dorsey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design