JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Descriptive / Case Series
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1. Was study based on a random or pseudo- ce a
random sample?
2. Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample jal a o 0
clearly defined?
3. Were confounding factors identified and Oo a ia) Oo
strategies to deal with them stated?
4. Were outcomes assessed using objective a a a Oo
criteria?
5. If comparisons are being made, was there Goo a Oo
sufiient descriptions ofthe groups?
6. Was follow up caried out over a suticient ooo Go a
time period?
7. Were the outcomes of people who withdrew §=5O O O a
described and included inthe analysis?
8. Were cutcomes measuredinarelablewy? oO OF O a
9. Was appropriate statistical analysis used? Boo oi o
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