{
  "abstract": "Assessing the quality of research is crucial to ensure findings can be effectively applied to clinical practice and are based on reliable, valid and scientifically sound evidence. Without thorough evaluation, clinical decisions might be guided by flawed or biased research, which could lead to ineffective or even harmful patient care. In a previous article, we explored ‘bias’ across research designs and outlined strategies to minimise bias.2 The aim of this article is to further outline what is meant by rigour, or the integrity in which a study is conducted, in relation to ensuring the credibility of qualitative research findings. Concepts including reliability, validity and generalisability, typically associated with quantitative research, will be considered, and alternative terminology in relation to their application to qualitative research will be offered. Strategies adopted by qualitative researchers to enhance the credibility of their research are also outlined.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University Belfast, Belfast, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Helen Noble"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Department of Nursing & Midwifery, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK",
        "Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Joanna Smith"
    }
  ],
  "title": "Ensuring validity and reliability in qualitative research",
  "uid": "f76f60c4-9c74-57d1-8e45-3f5fd19eb860"
}