From: A systematic review of the impact of stigma and nihilism on lung cancer outcomes
Quality category | Studies meeting criterion, n (%) |
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1. Sample | Â |
(a) Clear and/or Justified Sampling frame | Â |
2. Clear rationale for sample selection | 5 (71) |
1.Convenience sample (e.g., volunteers) | 2 (29) |
0. Sampling rationale not described and/or clear | 0 |
(b) Adequacy of sample size | Â |
2. Rationale for sample size provided and met | 3 (43) |
1. Rationale for sample size provided but not met | 0 |
0. No rationale provided | 4 (57) |
(c) Adequacy of sample description | Â |
2. Sample adequately described | 3 (43) |
1. Sample partially described | 4 (57) |
0. Sample not described | 0 |
2. Qualitative framework (theoretical orientation e.g., feminism, interpretivism, critical theory) | Â |
2. Framework provided for study design and methodology and orientation disclosed | 1 (14) |
0. No framework provided | 6 (86) |
3. Interviewer bias addressed | Â |
2.Yes | 2 (29) |
0. No | 5 (71) |
4. Data recording | Â |
2. Objective methods used for data capture (e.g., tape recording, transcription) | 7 (100) |
0. Subjective methods used or methods not described | 0 |
5. Data analysis | Â |
2. Method of analysis described (e.g., thematic analysis, interpretative, phenomenological analysis, content analysis) and detailed | 5 (71) |
1. Either method of analysis described only or detailed only | 2 (29) |
0. Method of analysis not described or detailed | 0 |
6. Reliability and validity | Â |
2. Checks for data credibility are provided (e.g., triangulation, audits and continual recoding, intercoder and intracoder reliability) | 3 (43) |
1.Partial checks for data credibility | 2 (29) |
0. No clear checks provided for reliability and validity of qualitative approach | 2 (29) |
7. Data presentation | Â |
2. Examples of data presented that provide an understanding of data analysis and interpretation (one or two quotes or specific examples) | 7 (100) |
1. Examples provided but do not present a clear interpretation of data | 0 |
0. Very little data presented | 0 |