Research in international health is becoming increasingly complex, requiring scientists to move away from the traditional quantitative vs. qualitative methodological dichotomy.
This traditional dichotomy has proved no longer to be the most effective in providing answers to the public health problems emerging both in high income and low and middle income countries.
Mixed methods research represents an opportunity to build on the specific strengths of quantitative and qualitative research methods to foster synergies between the two which may allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the problems at stake.

• Cluster 1: Foundations of Mixed Methods in Health Implementation Research

Introduction to Implementation Research in Global Health

Introduction to Mixed Methods Research in Global Health

Philosophical and Paradigmatic Foundations

• Cluster 2: Designs and Typologies

Core Mixed Methods Designs in Global Health

Core Implementation Research Designs in Global Health

Design Selection for Implementation Research in Global Health

Aligning designs with implementation research questions and frameworks

• Cluster 3: Designing Mixed Methods Implementation Studies in Global Health

Mixed Methods Research Questions in Implementation Research

Mixed Methods Sampling in Implementation Research

Mixed Methods Data Collection in Implementation Research

• Cluster 4: Data Integration and Analysis

Timing and Levels of Integration

Integration Techniques

Data Analysis Tools and Software

• Cluster 5: Applying Mixed Methods to Implementation Challenges

Using Mixed Methods to Evaluate Implementation Outcomes

Contextual and Equity Considerations

Participatory and Co-Creation Oriented Mixed Methods

• Cluster 6: Practical Applications and Communication

Developing Mixed Methods Implementation Research Proposals and Grants in Global Health

Critiquing and Reviewing Mixed Methods Implementation Research Literature in Global Health

Disseminating Mixed Methods Implementation Research Findings in Global Health

Ethical and Logistical Considerations

• Cluster 7: Mixed Methods for Effective Knowledge Transfer in Global Health Implementation Research

Define and distinguish knowledge transfer from related concepts

Explain how mixed methods enhance knowledge transfer in implementation research in Global Health

Apply mixed methods strategies to evaluate knowledge transfer efforts in implementation research in Global Health

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Critically appraise the role of mixed methods in implementation research in Global Health
• Apply mixed methods designs and data collection tools in implementation research in Global Health
• Describe challenges and opportunities to integrate mixed methods in implementation research in Global Health