Leveraging the Opportunities of Mixed Methods in Systematic Review: Introduction to Systematic Mixed Studies Review

The research community has increasingly recognized the value of synthesis studies in expanding our understanding of phenomena. Mixed-methodology broadly has also gained ground as a pragmatic approach to research investigations. By leveraging mixed methods approaches in a synthesis review, systematic mixed studies review (SMSR) enables a broad and integrated summary of existing research on any topic. This workshop will introduce attendees to SMSR as a method of systematic literature synthesis, providing tools and recommendations for researchers new to this approach. Prior knowledge of systematic literature review approaches is helpful but not required.