Table 5 Techniques used to enhance the scientific rigour of the context coding framework
From: Development of an integrative coding framework for evaluating context within implementation science
Trustworthiness | Application in case study | Additional application strategies |
|---|---|---|
Credibility | Prolonged engagement: continuous data collection to provide sufficient understanding of the context. Triangulation of data: use of multiple methods to develop a detailed understanding of the context. Reflexivity: authors discussed their biases and assumptions throughout the evaluation process. Deviant case analysis: data that did not correspond with emerging coding patterns were included | Member checking: verifying findings with participants |
Dependability | Coding checks were completed during team meetings throughout the evaluation process. Audit trail: decisions on rating adjustments were recorded throughout the evaluation process | Double coding: more than one researcher independently assesses the data and the consistency of the rating is compared |