The ENTREQ statement is a framework for reporting the synthesis of qualitative health research, aiming to enhance transparency and consistency in the process. It consists of 21 items organized into five domains: introduction, methods and methodology, literature search and selection, appraisal, and synthesis of findings. The framework was developed through a comprehensive search of existing literature, including guidance, reviews, and published syntheses of qualitative research up to May 2011. Initial items were generated inductively from existing guides and authors' experiences, then piloted against 40 published syntheses to refine the checklist. The final ENTREQ statement provides a structured approach to reporting the stages of qualitative synthesis, including searching and selecting research, quality appraisal, and methods for synthesizing findings. The synthesis of qualitative research is an evolving methodological area, and the ENTREQ statement aims to help researchers improve the conduct and reporting of qualitative syntheses. It offers a tool for clarifying concepts and terms used in qualitative research and assists end-users in understanding the processes involved. While there are no standardized criteria for assessing the quality of qualitative research, the ENTREQ statement encourages the use of existing appraisal tools and frameworks, such as COREQ, to evaluate the quality of reporting. The statement also emphasizes the importance of transparency in the search process, the inclusion/exclusion criteria for studies, and the synthesis methods used. The ENTREQ statement is not a definitive framework but a guide to improve the reporting of qualitative research syntheses. It is intended for use by researchers, reviewers, and stakeholders in the field of health research. The authors acknowledge that further development and refinement of the ENTREQ statement are needed, and they welcome feedback from all stakeholders to enhance its content, clarity, and feasibility. The framework is designed to support the growing body of qualitative research and ensure that the findings are reported in a transparent and comprehensive manner.The ENTREQ statement is a framework for reporting the synthesis of qualitative health research, aiming to enhance transparency and consistency in the process. It consists of 21 items organized into five domains: introduction, methods and methodology, literature search and selection, appraisal, and synthesis of findings. The framework was developed through a comprehensive search of existing literature, including guidance, reviews, and published syntheses of qualitative research up to May 2011. Initial items were generated inductively from existing guides and authors' experiences, then piloted against 40 published syntheses to refine the checklist. The final ENTREQ statement provides a structured approach to reporting the stages of qualitative synthesis, including searching and selecting research, quality appraisal, and methods for synthesizing findings. The synthesis of qualitative research is an evolving methodological area, and the ENTREQ statement aims to help researchers improve the conduct and reporting of qualitative syntheses. It offers a tool for clarifying concepts and terms used in qualitative research and assists end-users in understanding the processes involved. While there are no standardized criteria for assessing the quality of qualitative research, the ENTREQ statement encourages the use of existing appraisal tools and frameworks, such as COREQ, to evaluate the quality of reporting. The statement also emphasizes the importance of transparency in the search process, the inclusion/exclusion criteria for studies, and the synthesis methods used. The ENTREQ statement is not a definitive framework but a guide to improve the reporting of qualitative research syntheses. It is intended for use by researchers, reviewers, and stakeholders in the field of health research. The authors acknowledge that further development and refinement of the ENTREQ statement are needed, and they welcome feedback from all stakeholders to enhance its content, clarity, and feasibility. The framework is designed to support the growing body of qualitative research and ensure that the findings are reported in a transparent and comprehensive manner.