Despite the critical role of integration as a methodological concept in mixed methods studies, researchers lack a theory for integrating. In this article, we introduce the concept of integrative strategy by analyzing three mixed methods rehabilitation-related studies. These studies represented an analytical strategy based on a multiperspective stakeholder approach, a theory-bound analytical strategy, and a theory-oriented synthesizing strategy. We define integrative strategy as a process in which the system of relations within the study is explicated and justified in accordance with the research purpose and phenomenon. This article contributes to mixed methods research by providing a novel concept of integrative strategy. The concept encompasses both study-specific practices of integration and their justifications, thereby bringing methodological discussions and practices closer together.

尽管在混合方法研究中整合作为方法论概念的关键作用，但研究人员仍缺乏整合理论。在本文中，我们介绍了整合策略的概念通过分析三种混合方法与康复相关的研究。这些研究代表了一种基于多角度利益相关者方法的分析策略，一种受理论约束的分析策略以及一种面向理论的综合策略。我们将整合策略定义为根据研究目的和现象对研究中的关系系统进行阐述和证明的过程。本文通过提供一种集成策略的新概念，为混合方法研究做出了贡献。该概念既包括针对特定研究的整合实践，也包括其依据，从而使方法论的讨论和实践更加紧密。