Is the review question clearly and explicitly stated? |
Yes |
Yes |
Were the inclusion criteria appropriate for the review question? |
Yes |
Yes |
Was the search strategy appropriate? |
Unclear |
Yes |
Were the sources and resources used to search for studies adequate? |
Yes |
Yes |
Were the criteria for appraising studies appropriate? |
Yes |
Yes |
Was critical appraisal conducted by two or more reviewers independently? |
No |
Yes |
Were there methods to minimize errors in data extraction? |
No |
No |
Were the methods used to combine studies appropriate? |
Unclear |
Yes |
Was the likelihood of publication bias assessed? |
No |
No |
Were recommendations for policy and/or practice supported by the reported data? |
Yes |
Yes |
Were the specific directives for new research appropriate? |
Yes |
Yes |