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The checklist is known as the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies (COREQ) (1). Although many qualitative research methods are used to understand complex meanings and interpretations of health, disease or interventions, the COREQ guideline’s focus is targeted on the reporting of studies using interviews and focus groups. Tong and colleagues (1) developed the 32-item checklist by reviewing and identifying items published from qualitative studies. COREQ can be used by peer reviewers and editors reviewing a primary qualitative research submission. COREQ can also be used by readers wishing to gauge the validity of the results of a published report of qualitative research.