The Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group (QRMG)
develops and supports methodological work on the inclusion in systematic
reviews of evidence from research using qualitative methods and disseminates
this work within and beyond the Collaboration's CRGs.
The QRMG is attempting to fulfil its role by:
Identifying
appropriate roles for evidence from qualitative research within the context
of Cochrane Systematic Reviews;
Collating,
developing and disseminating appropriate methodological standards for:
Searching
for qualitative research relevant to Cochrane reviews;
Critically
appraising qualitative studies;
Combining
evidence from qualitative research with other data within the context
of a systematic review;
Dissemination
of these methodological standards through various routes including contributing
to the guidance for authors in the Cochrane Handbook.
Encourage
transparency of, and learning about, method developments;
Encourage
and facilitate liaison and sharing with other methods groups.
Providing
training for members of Cochrane & Campbell Review Groups;
Maintaining
a register/database of relevant methodological papers;
Maintaining
a register/database of systematic review protocols that include qualitative
evidence synthesis or are solely focused on the systematic review of qualitative
evidence;
Maintaining
a register/database of completed systematic reviews that include qualitative
evidence synthesis; and of reviews that are solely focused on the systematic
review of qualitative evidence; and
Surveying
members on an annual basis to identify developing interests and ongoing
contributions.
Members of the Group have contributed to the guidance
on the commissioning and conduct of systematic reviews produced by the
Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York and have
supported the development of guidance produced by the Cochrane Health
Promotion and Public Health Field.
Web site: www.joannabriggs.edu.au/cqrmg |