|
Criteria |
Score |
| Protocol |
1 |
Is an a-priori protocol available? |
2 |
| Search Strategy |
2.1 |
Does the search for literature document the use of a comprehensive range of resources? |
3 |
| 2.2 |
Are the search strings clearly defined? |
2 |
| Including Studies |
3.1 |
Does the review apply clearly documented inclusion criteria to all potentially relevant articles found during the search? |
3 |
| 3.2 |
Does the review demonstrate that inclusion decisions are repeatable? |
3 |
| 3.3 |
Are inclusion/exclusion decisions transparent? |
3 |
| Critical Appraisal |
4.1 |
Does the review critically appraise the methods of each study? |
3 |
| 4.2 |
Are studies objectively weighted according to methodological quality? |
2 |
| Data Extraction |
5.1 |
Is data extraction documented, repeatable and consistent? |
2 |
| 5.2 |
Are the extracted data reported for each study? |
2 |
| Data Extraction |
6.1 |
Is a quantitative synthesis conducted? |
1 |
| 6.2 |
Is heterogeneity in the impact of the intervention or exposure investigated statistically? |
1 |
| 6.3 |
Does the review consider possible publication bias? |
1 |
