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Reporting guidelines for research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe)
Hillen, M., Hoeben, E., Kok, R., Mchale, C., Sexton, M. Asdonk, S. van, de Bongardt, D.V., Bowman, B., Brown, R., Branje, S., Chorney, J., Donker, M., Ejbye-Ernst, P., Geeraerts, S., Giessen, V., Humphris, G., Larsen, H., Philpot, R., Portell, M., Yuan, S., Veen, C van der, Noordman, J. Reporting guidelines for research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe). Patient Education and Counseling: 2025. 137(suppl. 1). Meeting abstract.
ABSTRACT:
Background
Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across topics and disciplines, including healthcare communication. SCOBe is used to interpret, quantify, and analyse both verbal and non-verbal behaviour – for example, patient-centered communication or patient activation. Currently, methodological reporting for research using SCOBe is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary reporting guidelines for SCOBe research.
Methods
Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria, which were generated based on a literature search and existing preliminary guidelines (round 1). Next, in interactive in-person and online workshop meetings, participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3).
Findings
We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Context; 2. Properties of coding scheme; and 3. Application of coding scheme. Domain 1 includes the reporting of the theoretical background, context, and focus of the research, and the procedures of data collection. In domain 2 coding scheme characteristics are reported. Domain 3 covers the reporting of how the coding scheme was applied in the study.
Discussion
The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research in healthcare and beyond. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance the quality, comparability, and replicability of research by increasing general awareness of key methodological issues. As research using SCOBe is an evolving approach, we created an openly accessible directory in which interested SCOBe researchers can further discuss, comment on and update our guidelines.
Background
Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across topics and disciplines, including healthcare communication. SCOBe is used to interpret, quantify, and analyse both verbal and non-verbal behaviour – for example, patient-centered communication or patient activation. Currently, methodological reporting for research using SCOBe is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary reporting guidelines for SCOBe research.
Methods
Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria, which were generated based on a literature search and existing preliminary guidelines (round 1). Next, in interactive in-person and online workshop meetings, participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3).
Findings
We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Context; 2. Properties of coding scheme; and 3. Application of coding scheme. Domain 1 includes the reporting of the theoretical background, context, and focus of the research, and the procedures of data collection. In domain 2 coding scheme characteristics are reported. Domain 3 covers the reporting of how the coding scheme was applied in the study.
Discussion
The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research in healthcare and beyond. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance the quality, comparability, and replicability of research by increasing general awareness of key methodological issues. As research using SCOBe is an evolving approach, we created an openly accessible directory in which interested SCOBe researchers can further discuss, comment on and update our guidelines.
ABSTRACT:
Background
Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across topics and disciplines, including healthcare communication. SCOBe is used to interpret, quantify, and analyse both verbal and non-verbal behaviour – for example, patient-centered communication or patient activation. Currently, methodological reporting for research using SCOBe is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary reporting guidelines for SCOBe research.
Methods
Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria, which were generated based on a literature search and existing preliminary guidelines (round 1). Next, in interactive in-person and online workshop meetings, participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3).
Findings
We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Context; 2. Properties of coding scheme; and 3. Application of coding scheme. Domain 1 includes the reporting of the theoretical background, context, and focus of the research, and the procedures of data collection. In domain 2 coding scheme characteristics are reported. Domain 3 covers the reporting of how the coding scheme was applied in the study.
Discussion
The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research in healthcare and beyond. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance the quality, comparability, and replicability of research by increasing general awareness of key methodological issues. As research using SCOBe is an evolving approach, we created an openly accessible directory in which interested SCOBe researchers can further discuss, comment on and update our guidelines.
Background
Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across topics and disciplines, including healthcare communication. SCOBe is used to interpret, quantify, and analyse both verbal and non-verbal behaviour – for example, patient-centered communication or patient activation. Currently, methodological reporting for research using SCOBe is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary reporting guidelines for SCOBe research.
Methods
Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria, which were generated based on a literature search and existing preliminary guidelines (round 1). Next, in interactive in-person and online workshop meetings, participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3).
Findings
We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Context; 2. Properties of coding scheme; and 3. Application of coding scheme. Domain 1 includes the reporting of the theoretical background, context, and focus of the research, and the procedures of data collection. In domain 2 coding scheme characteristics are reported. Domain 3 covers the reporting of how the coding scheme was applied in the study.
Discussion
The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research in healthcare and beyond. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance the quality, comparability, and replicability of research by increasing general awareness of key methodological issues. As research using SCOBe is an evolving approach, we created an openly accessible directory in which interested SCOBe researchers can further discuss, comment on and update our guidelines.