Table 2. Methodological quality assessment (CASP) of included studies (n = 24).
Quality criterion | Assessment summary for study | ||
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Yes | No | Can’t tell | |
Were the aims of the research stated clearly? | 24 | 0 | 0 |
Is a qualitative methodology appropriate? | 23 | 0 | 1 |
Was the research design appropriate to address the aims of the research? | 21 | 0 | 3 |
Did the recruitment strategy fit with the aims of the research? | 20 | 0 | 4 |
Were the data collected in a way that addressed the research issue? | 22 | 0 | 2 |
Has the relationship between the researcher and the participants been adequately considered? | 16 | 0 | 8 |
Have the ethical issues been taken into consideration? | 14 | 4 | 6 |
Was the data analysis sufficiently rigorous? | 22 | 0 | 2 |
Were the findings elaborated clearly? | 24 | 0 | 0 |
How valuable is this research? | All studies deliver a valuable contribution to knowledge and practice or policy |