Table 2.
Risk of bias ratings for qualitative studies using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) for Qualitative Studies
| Criteria | Azariah et al. (2019) | Li et al. (2020) | Sivis & Demir (2007) | Tang et al. (2015) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Was there a clear statement of the aims of the research? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2. Is a qualitative methodology appropriate? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 3. Was the research design appropriate to address the aims of the research? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4. Was the recruitment strategy appropriate to the aims of the research? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5. Was the data collected in a way that addressed the research issue? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6. Has the relationship between researcher and participants been adequately considered? | No | No | No | No |
| 7. Have ethical issues been taken into account? | Yes | No | No | No |
| 8. Was the data analysis sufficiently rigorous? | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| 9. Is there a clear statement of findings? | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| 10. How valuable is the research? | Valuable | Limited | Limited | Valuable |