In 2009, the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group conveners have published the first chapters of their additional guidance to chapter 20 of the Cochrane Handbook on their website, a process that has been continued in 2010. Currently, the group is exploring the variety of ways in which qualitative findings can be integrated in e.g.Cochrane protocols, the basic chapters of the Cochrane Handbook (such as question formulation, searching and critical appraisal) and the software program RevMan. An input from Cochrane reviewers is expected to add to the list of (potential) obstacles that have already been inventoried and need to be addressed by the Cochrane Collaboration. First thoughts, suggestions and concrete ideas on how to potentially change Cochrane processes to accommodate the inclusion of qualitative evidence in systematic reviews of effectiveness and how to move the group's agenda forward will be shared with the public. ; status: accepted