Table 3 Quality appraisal scores for Qualitative Studies

Question/objective sufficiently described?

2

2

Study design evident and appropriate?

2

2

Context for the study clear?

2

2

Connection to a theoretical framework/wider body of knowledge?

2

2

Sampling strategy described, relevant and justified?

2

2

Data collection methods clearly described and systematic?

2

2

Data analysis clearly described and systematic?

2

2

Use of verification procedure(s) to establish credibility?

2

2

Conclusions supported by the results?

2

2

Reflexivity of the account?

2

0

Summary score

1.00

0.90