TABLE 4.
Quality appraisal of qualitative studiesa.
| Measure | Curtis et al. | Foley et al. | Pye et al. | Watson et al. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear statement of research aims | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Appropriateness of qualitative methodology | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Appropriateness of research design | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Appropriateness of recruitment strategy | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Appropriateness of data collection strategy | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Consideration of the relationship between researcher and participants | N | Y | Y | Can’t tell |
| Ethical considerations addressed | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Sufficiently rigorous data analysis | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Clear statement of findings | Y | Y | Y | Y |
aQuality appraisal tool: Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. CASP Qualitative Studies Checklist. 2018; https://casp-uk.net/images/checklist/documents/CASP-Qualitative-Studies-Checklist/CASP-Qualitative-Checklist-2018_fillable_form.pdf.