[Application and Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods in Intervention Studies in Rehabilitation Research].
In order to develop and evaluate interventions in rehabilitation research a wide range of empirical research methods may be adopted. Qualitative research methods emphasize the relevance of an open research focus and a natural proximity to research objects. Accordingly, using qualitative methods special benefits may arise if researchers strive to identify and organize unknown information aspects (inductive purpose). Particularly, quantitative research methods require a high degree of standardization and transparency of the research process. Furthermore, a clear definition of efficacy and effectiveness exists (deductive purpose). These paradigmatic approaches are characterized by almost opposite key characteristics, application standards, purposes and quality criteria. Hence, specific aspects have to be regarded if researchers aim to select or combine those approaches in order to ensure an optimal gain in knowledge.
Institut für Psychologie, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg.
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Institut für Psychologie, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg.
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D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D000066768:Rehabilitation Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018511:Systems Integration