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Table 2 An overview of the used quantitative (Quan) and qualitative (Qual) data sources

From: Evaluating the implementation of a personal health record for chronic primary and secondary care: a mixed methods approach

Data

Quan/Qual

Goal

Log data

Quan

Gaining insight into how the PHRs were actually used on the long term by patients with T2DM, CHF, or COPD (exposure or dose)

Focus groups

Qual

Assessing how T2DM caregivers believe that the use of a PHR by patients adds value to their working routines (the intended use or program differentiation)

Interviews

Qual

Understanding the differences and similarities between the intended and actual use of the PHRs from the caregiver perspective (quality of delivery)

Usability tests

Qual

Understanding the differences and similarities between the intended and actual use of the PHRs from the patient perspective (potential responsiveness)