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. 2023 Mar 9;12:252. [Version 1] doi: 10.12688/f1000research.131599.1

Table 2. Methodological quality assessment (CASP) of included studies (n = 24).

Quality criterion Assessment summary for study
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