Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research Team

Children's Mercy Kansas City

Advancing health research through rigorous methods that elevate patient, provider, family and community

What We Do

Our Expertise: Members of the QMRT are Children’s Mercy’s experts in  qualitative research, the science of collecting rich, descriptive data through interviews, focus groups, observations, or documents and applying rigorous analysis methods to interpret experiences, perspectives, and meaning. The QMRT specializes in mixed-methods research, intentionally integrating qualitative and quantitative methods toward shared research aims. Continuing our tradition in formative research, the QMRT applies these methods to co-create clinical and community health interventions that are responsive to local needs and context.

The QMRT consults and collaborates with researchers within and beyond Children’s Mercy to:


  • Construct qualitative and mixed-methods research studies on a strong foundation of social and behavioral theory
  • Incorporate qualitative and mixed research methods in grant proposals and IRB protocols
  • Design and conduct rigorous in-depth interviews, focus-groups, content analysis, and surveys
  • Analyze qualitative data
  • Integrate qualitative and quantitative data collection tools and results
  • Disseminate research findings to various audiences
  • Guide the implementation of findings into interventions and their evaluation

Training

The Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research Team offers a weekly, hybrid five-session Skills Series every spring. Didactic and hands-on training session cover basics in formative research skills (even years) and qualitative research skills (odd years).

Formative Research Skills Series

This skills series covers how to design a formative research project, that incorporates theoretical and conceptual frameworks, and the role of different data gathering methods.

Qualitative Research Skills Series

This skills series covers how conduct in-depth interviews, focus-group discussions and how to analyze the qualitative data collected. The series also covers how to synthesize and disseminate qualitative findings.

Collaborating Across Health Disciplines

We use a team science approach to tackle diverse health challenges alongside researchers, clinicians and communities. Our work connects multiple disciplines and community voices to create real-world, impactful health programs.