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Table 3 The JBI QARI critical appraisal checklist for interpretive and critical research (Pearson et al., [46])

From: An integrative review of e-learning in the delivery of self-management support training for health professionals

Checklist questions

Study 2 (Heartfield et al. 2013) [60]

Study 3 (Welch, 2014) [51]

Study 4 (Newton et al. 2011) [42]

Study 6 (Bowler 2010) [61]

Study 7 (LeRoy et al. 2014) [55]

1. There is congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology

√

√

√

√

√

2. There is congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives

X

X

√

X

√

3. There is congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data

Unclear

X

√

√

√

4. There is congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data

√

√

√

√

√

5. There is congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results

Limited

√

√

√

Limited

6. There is a statement locating the researcher culturally and theoretically

X

X

X

X

X

7. The influence of the researcher on the research, and vice-versa, is addressed

X

X

Unclear

X

X

8. Participants and their voices are adequately represented

X

X

Limited

√

Limited

9. The research is ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies, there is evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body

X

X

√

Unclear

√

10. Conclusions drawn in the research report do appear to flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data

√

√

√

√

√