Table 1.
Critical appraisal of eligible qualitative studies
| Study | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Q5 | Q6 | Q7 | Q8 | Q9 | Q10 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culjis 201335 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
| Duggelby et al. 201029 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | 18 |
| Fjose et al. 201828 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
| Jack et al. 201631 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
| Jo et al. 200727 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
| Kaasalainen et al. 201133 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y | Y | 18 |
| Kokorelias 201634 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
| Law 200930 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | U | Y | Y | 19 |
| McWilliam et al. 200832 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | 20 |
Y, yes (2 points); N, no (0 points); U, unclear (1 point).
JBI critical appraisal checklist for qualitative research.
Q1 = Is there congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology?
Q2 = Is there congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives?
Q3 = Is there congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data?
Q4 = Is there congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data?
Q5 = Is there congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results?
Q6 = Is there a statement locating the researcher culturally or theoretically.
Q7 = Is the influence of the researcher on the research, and vice-versa, addressed?
Q8 = Are participants, and their voices, adequately represented?
Q9 = Is the research ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies, is there evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body?
Q10 = Do the conclusions drawn in the research report flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data?