EXPLANATION AND ELABORATION (E&E) PUBLICATIONS

Explanation and Elaboration documents (E&E) are designed to support authors in the use of the reporting guidelines by providing representative examples of high-quality reporting of guideline items, followed by analysis of each item, and consideration of the features of the chosen example that are consistent with the item’s intent.

SQuIRE 2.0 E&E

The SQuIRE 2.0 E&E provides additional guidance to authors following SQuIRE 2.0. Contributors to this document come from a variety of disciplines and professional backgrounds, reflecting a wide range of knowledge and experience in healthcare systems in Sweden, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Publication:  Goodman D, Ogrinc G, Davies L, Baker GR, Barnsteiner J, Foster TC, Gali K, Hilden J, Horwitz L, Kaplan HC, Leis J. Explanation and elaboration of the SQuIRE (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence) Guidelines, V. 2.0: examples of SQuIRE elements in the healthcare improvement literature. BMJ quality & safety. 2016 Dec 1;25(12):e7-.

SQuIRE-EDU E&E

The SQuIRE-EDU authors developed an E&E table to complement the SQuIRE-EDU Checklist. The table provides examples for each guideline item and accompanying comments.

SQuIRE-EDU E&E Table: Example and Explanation of Each SQuIRE-EDU (Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence for Education) Item