Mixed-Methods Analysis
After qualitative and quantitative analyses were complete, data
were compared to determine patterns, enhance description,
and address any discrepancies. Qualitative data were used to
expand the overall depth of quantitative findings and provide
a more thorough description of fatigue. If discrepancies were
found, the authors reviewed discrepant data to determine if narrative
data were revealing a concept not included on the standard
instruments. Discrepancies in mixed-methods findings
are generative, as they lead to further analysis and future research
directions