Table 1 Quality assessment criteria for pain tool
Quality assessment Criteria | Mean score |
|---|---|
Explicit theoretical framework | 2.7 |
Statement of aims/objectives in main body of report | 2.7 |
Clear description of research setting | 2.7 |
Evidence of sample size considered in terms of analysis | 2.3 |
Representative sample of target group of a reasonable size | 2.1 |
Description of procedure for data collection | 2.7 |
Rationale for choice of data collection tool(s) | 2.7 |
Detailed recruitment data | 2.7 |
Statistical assessment of reliability and validity of measurement tool(s) | 2.6 |
Fit between stated research question and method of data collection (quantitative only) | 2.7 |
Fit between stated research question and format and content of data collection tool, e.g. interview schedule (quantitative) | 2.7 |
Fit between research question and method of analysis (qualitative) | 2.1 |
Good justification for analytical method selected | 2.6 |
Assessment of reliability of analytical process | 2.7 |
Evidence of user involvement in design (qualitative only) | 2.2 |
Strengths and limitations critically discussed | 2.2 |