Additional file 3. Guidelines for data charting

Abstract Background Qualitative longitudinal research (QLR) comprises qualitative studies, with repeated data collection, that focus on the temporality (e.g., time and change) of a phenomenon. The use of QLR is increasing in health research since many topics within health involve change (e.g., progressive illness, rehabilitation). A method study can provide an insightful understanding of the use, trends and variations within this approach. The aim of this study was to map how QLR articles within the...

Additional file 2. Data base searches.

Additional file 3. Guidelines for data charting

Additional file 5. Table of included articles (author(s), year of publication, reference, country, aims and research questions, methodology, type of data material, length of data collection period, number of participants)

Additional file 4. List of excluded articles

Additional file 6. Dataset

Abstract Background Qualitative longitudinal research (QLR) comprises qualitative studies, with repeated data collection, that focus on the temporality (e.g., time and change) of a phenomenon. The use of QLR is increasing in health research since many topics within health involve change (e.g., progressive illness, rehabilitation). A method study can provide an insightful understanding of the use, trends and variations within this approach. The aim of this study was to map how QLR articles within the...

Additional file 6. Dataset

Additional file 1. PRISMA-ScR checklist.

Additional file 1. PRISMA-ScR checklist.

Additional file 2. Data base searches.

Additional file 4. List of excluded articles

Additional file 5. Table of included articles (author(s), year of publication, reference, country, aims and research questions, methodology, type of data material, length of data collection period, number of participants)