“Talking table” as a data integration strategy in mixed methods research

ABSTRACT Objective to report the use of a talking table as data analysis and integration strategy in mixed approach study. Method this is on methodological for methods research. Data from an analytical longitudinal study that followed 151 preterm infants first year life are presented. The addressed aspects health conditions population integrated quantitative data, collected through instrument assess qualitative semi-structured interview. Results studies requirement requires researchers strategies enable facilitate process. A table, visual expressed tables their convergences divergences with statements, favors reading interpretation. Conclusion implications practice: considered tool integration, which contribute developing meta-inferences