Hindle, Giles A. and Franco, L. Alberto. (2009) Combining problem structuring methods to conduct applied research: a mixed methods approach to studying fitness-to-drive in the UK. Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol.60 (No.12). pp. 1637-1648. ISSN 0160-5682

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Abstract

This paper describes a mixed methods approach using problem structuring methods to conduct applied research into fitness-to-drive arrangements within the UK Department for Transport. Computer-supported group causal mapping was used to collect and structure qualitative data from stakeholder groups concerning the delivery of medical standards on fitness-to-drive. The data were subsequently coded and analysed using the modelling language of soft systems methodology. This enabled data to be linked to the concept of a 'fitness-to-drive system' and developed further in the form of systems models based on alternative worldviews. The paper reports on the process of developing and implementing the approach and discusses issues concerning the conduct of mixed methods research using problem structuring methods. Journal of the Operational Research Society (2009) 60, 1637-1648. doi:10.1057/jors.2008.125 Published online 19 November 2008

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of the Operational Research Society
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.
ISSN:	0160-5682
Date:	December 2009
Volume:	Vol.60
Number:	No.12
Number of Pages:	12
Page Range:	pp. 1637-1648
Identification Number:	10.1057/jors.2008.125
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	UK Department of Transport
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/17115

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