The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) Version 2018 for Information Professionals and Researchers

Autor/inn/en	Hong, Quan Nha; Fàbregues, Sergi; Bartlett, Gillian; Boardman, Felicity; Cargo, Margaret; Dagenais, Pierre; Gagnon, Marie-Pierre; Griffiths, Frances; Nicolau, Belinda; O'Cathain, Alicia; Rousseau, Marie-Claude; Vedel, Isabelle; Pluye, Pierre
Titel	The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) Version 2018 for Information Professionals and Researchers
Quelle	In: Education for Information, 34 (2018) 4, S. 285-291Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0167-8329
DOI	10.3233/EFI-180221
Schlagwörter	Forschungsbericht; Mixed Methods Research; Evaluation Methods; Research Design; Evaluation Criteria; Efficiency + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Forschungsdesign; Effectiveness; Effektivität; Wirkungsgrad
Abstract	Introduction: Appraising the quality of studies included in systematic reviews combining qualitative and quantitative evidence is challenging. To address this challenge, a critical appraisal tool was developed: the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The aim of this paper is to present the enhancements made to the MMAT. Development: The MMAT was initially developed in 2006 based on a literature review on systematic reviews combining qualitative and quantitative evidence. It was subject to pilot and interrater reliability testing. A revised version of the MMAT was developed in 2018 based on the results from usefulness testing, a literature review on critical appraisal tools and a modified e-Delphi study with methodological experts to identify core criteria. Tool Description: The MMAT assesses the quality of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies. It focuses on methodological criteria and includes five core quality criteria for each of the following five categories of study designs: (a) qualitative, (b) randomized controlled, (c) nonrandomized, (d) quantitative descriptive, and (e) mixed methods. Conclusion: The MMAT is a unique tool that can be used to appraise the quality of different study designs. Also, by limiting to core criteria, the MMAT can provide a more efficient appraisal. (As Provided).
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Begutachtung	Peer reviewed
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01