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Review
. 2004 Apr 24;328(7446):1010-2.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7446.1010.

Integrating qualitative research with trials in systematic reviews

James Thomas  1 , Angela Harden, Ann Oakley, Sandy Oliver, Katy Sutcliffe, Rebecca Rees, Ginny Brunton, Josephine Kavanagh
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Review

Integrating qualitative research with trials in systematic reviews

James Thomas et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

An example review from public health shows how integration is possible and some potential benefits

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But will she eat her greens? Credit: PAUL DARRAH/REX
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Stages of the review
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Increase in consumption of fruit and vegetables in trials with data on health emphasis
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