Table 3.

Quality assessment tool (Downe et al., 2009)

Are the aims clear?

Are the participants appropriate for the research question?

Is the design appropriate for the aims and theoretical perspective?

Is the method(s) appropriate for the design?

Is the sample size and sampling justified?

Does the data analysis fit with the methodology?

Is reflexivity present?

Is the study ethical?

Does the data justify the findings?

Is the context described sufficiently?

Is there sufficient evidence of rigour?