Objective To evaluate reporting quality of Chinese literature on qualitative interview research in the field of traditional Chinese medicine（TCM）

and to make suggestion for normalized report of qualitative interview research. Methods Chinese literature on qualitative interview research in the TCM field in CNKI

VIP and Wanfang was retrieved. Retrieval time was from the establishment of the databases until October 10

2019. The quality of literature reports was evaluated by using items in Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research（COREQ） and Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research（SRQR）. Results Twenty-two literatures were included. The average reporting rates of research team and reflexivity

research design

analysis and results in the COREQ standard were 11.4%

44.2% and 48.5%

respectively. There were item 7（participants′ knowledge of the interviewer）

item 8（interviewer characteristics） and item 18（repeat interviews） with a reporting rate of 0. The average reporting rates of the title and abstract

introduction

methods

results/findings

discussion

and others in the SRQR standard were 88.7%

86.4%

55.4%

77.3%

56.9% and 40.9%

respectively. The item with a reporting rate of 0 was S20（conflicts of interest）. Conclusion Qualitative research methods in the field of TCM still need further normalization. It is suggested that the COREQ and SRQR standards should be referred for design

implementation and results report in future qualitative research reports.