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. 2017 Mar 16;12(3):e0172937. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0172937

Table 4. Reporting recommendations for qualitative research methods in COS development.

1. Research aims and relationship with broader COS development process
2. Sampling approach
3. Type of data collection methods (e.g. interviews, focus groups, combination); content and derivation / justification (e.g. topic guide)
4. Analytical approach and justification
5. Sample characteristics and participants numbers
6. Findings related to outcome domains (concordant with research aims)
7. Report approaches to ensuring rigour (e.g. multiple perspectives on the data, respondent validation) and consider reflexive content
8. Discuss strengths and limitations of approach