Comprehensive Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (CCQR): Reporting Guideline for Global Health Qualitative...

Area of Science:

• Health Research Methodology
• Qualitative Research Standards

Background:

• Growing demand for qualitative research in global health necessitates improved reporting guidelines.
• Existing guidelines may lack comprehensiveness for complex health phenomena.
• Need for in-depth investigation beyond quantitative methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To enhance accessibility and comprehensiveness of reporting guidelines for qualitative research.
• To develop a novel guideline that complements existing standards.
• To address the rising need for improved qualitative research reporting in global health.

Main Methods:

• Comprehensive literature review across PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, and Embase.
• Inclusion of 13 additional articles via snowball method.
• Identification and synthesis of 17 key articles to inform guideline development.

Main Results:

• Development of the "Comprehensive Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research" (CCRQR).
• The CCRQR comprises 14 categories presented in an organized table.
• The guideline includes novel aspects such as objectives, rationale, and recommendations.

Conclusions:

• The CCRQR complements existing guidelines like COREQ and SRQR.
• The new guideline offers a more organized and comprehensive framework for qualitative research reporting.
• Addresses critical elements for robust qualitative research in global health contexts.