Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the data
Abstract Background The GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) approach has been developed by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) Working Group. The approach has been developed to support the use of findings from qualitat...
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doaj-2d838fea0c454379ac0c99dd152416a72020-11-24T22:03:04ZengBMCImplementation Science1748-59082018-01-0113S1516110.1186/s13012-017-0693-6Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the dataJane Noyes0Andrew Booth1Simon Lewin2Benedicte Carlsen3Claire Glenton4Christopher J. Colvin5Ruth Garside6Meghan A. Bohren7Arash Rashidian8Megan Wainwright9Özge Tunςalp10Jacqueline Chandler11Signe Flottorp12Tomas Pantoja13Joseph D. Tucker14Heather Munthe-Kaas15School of Social Sciences, Bangor UniversitySchool of Health and Related Research (ScHARR), University of SheffieldNorwegian Institute of Public HealthUni Research Rokkan CentreNorwegian Institute of Public HealthDivision of Social and Behavioural Sciences, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape TownEuropean Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical SchoolUNDP/UNFPA/UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, WHODepartment of Health Management and Economics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical SciencesUni Research Rokkan CentreEuropean Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter Medical SchoolCochrane, Cochrane Central ExecutiveNorwegian Institute of Public HealthDepartment of Family Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de ChileUniversity of North CarolinaNorwegian Institute of Public HealthAbstract Background The GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) approach has been developed by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) Working Group. The approach has been developed to support the use of findings from qualitative evidence syntheses in decision-making, including guideline development and policy formulation. CERQual includes four components for assessing how much confidence to place in findings from reviews of qualitative research (also referred to as qualitative evidence syntheses): (1) methodological limitations, (2) coherence, (3) adequacy of data and (4) relevance. This paper is part of a series providing guidance on how to apply CERQual and focuses on CERQual’s relevance component. Methods We developed the relevance component by searching the literature for definitions, gathering feedback from relevant research communities and developing consensus through project group meetings. We tested the CERQual relevance component within several qualitative evidence syntheses before agreeing on the current definition and principles for application. Results When applying CERQual, we define relevance as the extent to which the body of data from the primary studies supporting a review finding is applicable to the context (perspective or population, phenomenon of interest, setting) specified in the review question. In this paper, we describe the relevance component and its rationale and offer guidance on how to assess relevance in the context of a review finding. This guidance outlines the information required to assess relevance, the steps that need to be taken to assess relevance and examples of relevance assessments. Conclusions This paper provides guidance for review authors and others on undertaking an assessment of relevance in the context of the CERQual approach. Assessing the relevance component requires consideration of potentially important contextual factors at an early stage in the review process. We expect the CERQual approach, and its individual components, to develop further as our experiences with the practical implementation of the approach increase.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13012-017-0693-6Qualitative researchQualitative evidence synthesisSystematic review methodologyResearch designMethodologyConfidence |
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Jane Noyes Andrew Booth Simon Lewin Benedicte Carlsen Claire Glenton Christopher J. Colvin Ruth Garside Meghan A. Bohren Arash Rashidian Megan Wainwright Özge Tunςalp Jacqueline Chandler Signe Flottorp Tomas Pantoja Joseph D. Tucker Heather Munthe-Kaas |
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Jane Noyes Andrew Booth Simon Lewin Benedicte Carlsen Claire Glenton Christopher J. Colvin Ruth Garside Meghan A. Bohren Arash Rashidian Megan Wainwright Özge Tunςalp Jacqueline Chandler Signe Flottorp Tomas Pantoja Joseph D. Tucker Heather Munthe-Kaas Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the data Implementation Science Qualitative research Qualitative evidence synthesis Systematic review methodology Research design Methodology Confidence |
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Jane Noyes Andrew Booth Simon Lewin Benedicte Carlsen Claire Glenton Christopher J. Colvin Ruth Garside Meghan A. Bohren Arash Rashidian Megan Wainwright Özge Tunςalp Jacqueline Chandler Signe Flottorp Tomas Pantoja Joseph D. Tucker Heather Munthe-Kaas |
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Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the data |
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Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the data |
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Applying GRADE-CERQual to qualitative evidence synthesis findings–paper 6: how to assess relevance of the data |
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Abstract Background The GRADE-CERQual (Confidence in Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research) approach has been developed by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) Working Group. The approach has been developed to support the use of findings from qualitative evidence syntheses in decision-making, including guideline development and policy formulation. CERQual includes four components for assessing how much confidence to place in findings from reviews of qualitative research (also referred to as qualitative evidence syntheses): (1) methodological limitations, (2) coherence, (3) adequacy of data and (4) relevance. This paper is part of a series providing guidance on how to apply CERQual and focuses on CERQual’s relevance component. Methods We developed the relevance component by searching the literature for definitions, gathering feedback from relevant research communities and developing consensus through project group meetings. We tested the CERQual relevance component within several qualitative evidence syntheses before agreeing on the current definition and principles for application. Results When applying CERQual, we define relevance as the extent to which the body of data from the primary studies supporting a review finding is applicable to the context (perspective or population, phenomenon of interest, setting) specified in the review question. In this paper, we describe the relevance component and its rationale and offer guidance on how to assess relevance in the context of a review finding. This guidance outlines the information required to assess relevance, the steps that need to be taken to assess relevance and examples of relevance assessments. Conclusions This paper provides guidance for review authors and others on undertaking an assessment of relevance in the context of the CERQual approach. Assessing the relevance component requires consideration of potentially important contextual factors at an early stage in the review process. We expect the CERQual approach, and its individual components, to develop further as our experiences with the practical implementation of the approach increase. |
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Qualitative research Qualitative evidence synthesis Systematic review methodology Research design Methodology Confidence |
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