Table 2 Critical appraisal questions
Question proposed by Kuper et al [16] | Qualitative (COREQ questions [17]) | Quantitative |
|---|---|---|
Was the sample used in the study appropriate to its research question? | Sampling, method of approach, sample size, description of sample | Sample size, power calculation |
Were the data collected appropriately? | Setting of data collection, presence of non-participants, description of interview guide, repeat interviews, audio/visual recording, field notes, duration, data saturation, transcripts returned | Collection method, blinding, randomisation |
Were the data analysed appropriately? | Methodological orientation of study, number of data coders, description of the coding tree, derivation of themes, software used, participant checking | Description of analysis methods, appropriate methods used |
Can I transfer the results of this study to my own setting? | Clarity of described themes and subthemes, presentation of quotations, consistency between findings and data presented | Presentation of findings, consistency between findings and data presented |
Does the study address potential ethical issues, including reflexivity? | Characteristics of interviewers and research team, ethical review when necessary | Ethical review when necessary |
Overall: is what the researchers did clear? | Overall: is what the researchers did clear? | Overall: is what the researchers did clear? |