Table 2 Quality appraisal checklists used in the systematic review
Study design | Quality appraisal checklist |
|---|---|
Randomised control trials (RCTs) | Consolidated Standard of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) checklist [21] |
Observational study | Strengthening of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist [22] |
Before- and after-study | National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s checklist [23] |
Qualitative study | Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist [24] |
Case study | Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine checklist [25] |
Grey literature | Authority, accuracy, coverage, objectivity, date, significance (AACODS) checklist [26] |