Mixed methods data collection in dementia research: A "progressive engagement" approach

Journal of Mixed Methods Research

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2011, Pages 330-344

  Robinson, Andrew L ^a   Emden, Carolyn G ^b   Croft, Tobias D ^c   Vosper, Gillian C ^a   Elder, Jean A ^a   Stirling, Christine ^a   Vickers, James C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA   (Australia)

^b Independent Scholar   (Australia)

^c ROYAL HOBART HOSPITAL   (Australia)

Author keywords

data collection; dementia research; mixed methods; pragmatic paradigm

Indexed keywords

EID: 84855287145     PISSN: 15586898     EISSN: 15586901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1558689811416940     Document Type: Article

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