Table 1.

Reporting recommendations for qualitative research methods in COS development, as developed by Jones et al. [38]

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 the strengths and limitations of the approach