Gary KK Low , Sudarshan Subedi , Osamudiamen Favour Omosumwen , Sam Froze Jiee , Sirjana Devkota , Selvanaayagam Shanmuganathan , Zelda Doyle
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Abstract
Introduction
Currently, no reporting guidelines exist for observational and qualitative study protocols. In an effort to enhance the quality of research protocols, we introduce two study protocol reporting checklists that we have developed.
Main recommendations
These checklists include educational components and examples intended to assist novice researchers. Through the analysis of 333 study protocols submitted for ethical review, our checklists have been developed and validated, demonstrating their applicability across various observational and qualitative study designs.
Changes in management
We provide insights into the systematic implementation of these checklists alongside complementary elements that support their effectiveness. We recommend longitudinal monitoring and evaluation of checklist utilization.
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Evaluation and Program Planning is based on the principle that the techniques and methods of evaluation and planning transcend the boundaries of specific fields and that relevant contributions to these areas come from people representing many different positions, intellectual traditions, and interests. In order to further the development of evaluation and planning, we publish articles from the private and public sectors in a wide range of areas: organizational development and behavior, training, planning, human resource development, health and mental, social services, mental retardation, corrections, substance abuse, and education.