Source | Description | Information to be gathered |
Conceptual | Theories, models, frameworks that: 1) define the problem 2) specify indicators of the problem 3) delineate association of problem with possible determinants | - Definition of the problem (what it is) - List of proposed indicators of the problem - List of proposed determinants |
Empirical | Reports of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods studies that: 1) described the indicators of the problem 2) examined the determinants of the problem 3) revealed the experience of the problem by different populations including the target ethno-cultural community if available | - Quantitative descriptive findings related to the indicators of the problem, reported by participants across studies - Quantitative correlational findings related to the determinants of the problem, indicating significant associations between the problem and the determinant across studies - Qualitative findings pointing to indicators and determinants of the problem as experienced by participants across studies |
Clinical | Published results of dataset analysis done as part of quality improvement initiatives to determine the experience of the health problem in the target ethno-cultural community | - Quantitative descriptive findings related to the indicators of the problem as reported by participants - Quantitative correlational findings related to the determinants of the problem, indicating significant associations between the problem and the determinant - Qualitative findings pointing to indicators and determinants of the problem as experienced by participants |