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Study
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Gilbert et al., 2017 [29]
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Manthorpe et al., 2003 [12]
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Trickey et al., 2000 [11]
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- + Yes, - No, ? Can’t tell
- 1. Did the research study address a clearly focused research question?
- 2. Is the study design appropriate for answering the research question?
- 3. Is the methods of selection of the subjects clearly described?
- 4. Could the way the sample was obtained introduce selection bias?
- 5. Was the sample representative of the population to which the findings will be referred?
- 6. Was the sample size based on pre-study considerations of statistical power?
- 7. Was a satisfactory response rate achieved?
- 8. Are the measurements (questionnaires) likely to be valid and reliable?
- 9. Was the statistical significance assessed?
- 10. Are confidence intervals given for the main results?
- 11. Could there be confounding factors that haven’t been accounted for?
- 12. Can the results be applied to other settings?
