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Purpose: This paper applies mixed methods research to analyse the costs and benefits of conducting sponsored clinical drug trials in a publicly funded New Zealand hospital. Design: The research design incorporates mixed methodology and mixed methods. The costs and benefits of clinical drug trials are quantified using data from a retrospective case-control study. Qualitative focus groups, interviews and semi-structured surveys are used to explore the costs and benefits as perceived by stakeholders. Findings: Our mixed methods research design enables the analysis of three layers; societal, organisational and personal. Each of these layers reveals different perspectives on sponsored clinical drug trials and the related costs and benefits within a New Zealand public hospital. Value: This paper provides guidance for investigators seeking ways to use both quantitative and qualitative methods to enhance their understanding of research problems.

Item Type:	Refereed Conference Paper
Research Division:	Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Research Group:	Accounting, auditing and accountability
Research Field:	Management accounting
Objective Division:	Health
Objective Group:	Evaluation of health and support services
Objective Field:	Evaluation of health outcomes
UTAS Author:	Murphy, L (Ms Lynette Murphy)
UTAS Author:	Maguire, W (Dr William Maguire)
ID Code:	61905
Year Published:	2009
Deposited By:	Accounting and Accountability
Deposited On:	2010-03-08
Last Modified:	2014-11-03
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