Table 2 Quality Assessment summary of included qualitative studies in meta-synthesis

STUDY

Clear Statement

of the aims?

Appropriate qualitative

methodology?

Appropriate

research design?

Appropriate

recruitment strategy?

Appropriate

data collection?

Appropriate consideration

of the patient-researcher

relationship?

Ethical issues

taken in consideration?

Rigorous data

analysis?

Clear statement

of findings?

How valuable is the research?

Baron 2017b

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Additional research is needed to identify mediators of change in this population

Beran 2018

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Investigates the relationship patient-pharmacist and clearly define the key characteristics for the successful of the intervention

Buis 2020

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Confirms the feasibility and acceptability of

the intervention for this population.

Grant 2019

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Gives additional insights on the role of telemonitoring

in BP management, showing its cost-effectiveness, easiness, and simplicity for self-management.

Hanley 2015

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Shows the beneficial effects of telemonitoring on

patients self-care motivation and behaviour.

Lee 2018

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Y

The findings support the use of telemonitoring for the routine care of people with type 2 diabetes.

Lee 2019

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Identification of several perceived barriers that may limit the effectiveness of telemonitoring for this population.

Nissen 2017

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Gives additional insights on the experience of telemonitoring for COPD patients with different severity of the condition.

Pekmezaris 2020

Y

Y

Y

CAN’T TELL

Y

CAN’T TELL

CAN’T TELL

Y

Y

Identifies important adaptation for telemonitoring interventions in this population (Hispanic/Latino).