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  • Health researchers require clear, trustworthy methods guidance (MG) for study planning, conduct, analysis, and interpretation.
  • Current methods for developing MG lack clarity, potentially undermining the validity and usefulness of research evidence.
  • Integrating methodological evidence and user perspectives in MG development remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the STrategies for developing REseArch Methods guidance (STREAM) framework.
  • To establish a systematic and user-centered process for creating high-quality methods guidance.

Main Methods:

  • A steering committee with MG developers, researchers, and patient partners will guide the process.
  • A series of interlinked studies including a scoping review of standards, analysis of current practices, and interviews with MG users.
  • Development and consensus methods will be used to draft STREAM, followed by testing and refinement with guidance developers.

Main Results:

  • The STREAM framework development involves a comprehensive review of existing standards and current practices.
  • User perspectives are actively sought through interviews to identify areas for improvement in MG.
  • Consensus methods and practical testing will ensure STREAM is robust and applicable.

Conclusions:

  • STREAM will be a comprehensive, evidence-informed, and user-centered instrument for developing methods guidance.
  • It will provide practical recommendations for MG developers on stakeholder involvement, evidence integration, and clear presentation.
  • The STREAM framework aims to enhance the validity, trustworthiness, and usefulness of research methods guidance.