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. 2023 Aug 25;15(17):3726. doi: 10.3390/nu15173726
Section and Topic Item # Checklist Item Location Where Item Is Reported
TITLE
Title 1 Identify the report as a systematic review. Cover page
ABSTRACT
Abstract 2 See PRISMA 2020 for Abstract checklist. P1
INTRODUCTION
Rationale 3 Describe the rationale for the review in the context of existing knowledge. P2–4
Objectives 4 Provide an explicit statement of the objective(s) or question(s) the review addresses. P4
METHODS
Eligibility criteria 5 Specify the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the review and how studies were grouped for syntheses. P4–6
Information sources 6 Specify all databases, registers, websites, organisations, reference lists and other sources searched or consulted to identify studies. Specify the date when each source was last searched or consulted. P4
Search strategy 7 Present the full search strategies for all databases, registers and websites, including any filters and limits used. P4–6
Selection process 8 Specify the methods used to decide whether a study met the inclusion criteria of this review, including how many reviewers screened each record and each report retrieved, whether they worked independently and, if applicable, details of automation tools used in the process. P6
Data collection process 9 Specify the methods used to collect data from the reports, including how many reviewers collected data from each report, whether they worked independently, any processes for obtaining or confirming data from study investigators and, if applicable, details of automation tools used in the process. P6
Data items 10a List and define all outcomes for which data were sought. Specify whether all results that were compatible with each outcome domain in each study were sought (e.g., for all measures, time points, analyses) and, if not, the methods used to decide which results to collect. P4–6
10b List and define all other variables for which data were sought (e.g., participant and intervention characteristics, funding sources). Describe any assumptions made about any missing or unclear information. P4–6
Study risk of bias assessment 11 Specify the methods used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies, including details of the tool(s) used, how many reviewers assessed each study and whether they worked independently and, if applicable, details of automation tools used in the process. P7
Effect measures 12 For each outcome, specify the effect measure(s) (e.g., risk ratio, mean difference) used in the synthesis or presentation of results.
Synthesis methods 13a Describe the processes used to decide which studies were eligible for each synthesis (e.g., tabulating the study intervention characteristics and comparing against the planned groups for each synthesis (item #5)). P4–6
13b Describe any methods required to prepare the data for presentation or synthesis, such as handling of missing summary statistics or data conversions.
13c Describe any methods used to tabulate or visually display results of individual studies and syntheses.
13d Describe any methods used to synthesize the results and provide a rationale for the choice(s). If meta-analysis was performed, describe the model(s), method(s) to identify the presence and extent of statistical heterogeneity and software package(s) used.
13e Describe any methods used to explore possible causes of heterogeneity among the study results (e.g., subgroup analysis, meta-regression).
13f Describe any sensitivity analyses conducted to assess robustness of the synthesized results.
Reporting bias assessment 14 Describe any methods used to assess the risk of bias due to missing results in a synthesis (arising from reporting biases). P7–9
Certainty assessment 15 Describe any methods used to assess certainty (or confidence) in the body of evidence for an outcome.
RESULTS
Study selection 16a Describe the results of the search and selection process, from the number of records identified in the search to the number of studies included in the review, ideally using a flow diagram. P8
16b Cite studies that might appear to meet the inclusion criteria but were excluded, and explain why they were excluded. P8
Study characteristics 17 Cite each included study and present its characteristics. P15–22
Risk of bias in studies 18 Present assessments of risk of bias for each included study.
Results of individual studies 19 For all outcomes, for each study, present: (a) summary statistics for each group (where appropriate) and (b) an effect estimate and its precision (e.g., confidence/credible interval), ideally using structured tables or plots.
Results of syntheses 20a For each synthesis, briefly summarise the characteristics and risk of bias among contributing studies.
20b Present results of all statistical syntheses conducted. If meta-analysis was performed, present each the summary estimate and its precision (e.g., confidence/credible interval) and measures of statistical heterogeneity. If comparing groups, describe the direction of the effect.
20c Present results for all investigations of possible causes of heterogeneity among study results.
20d Present results for all sensitivity analyses conducted to assess the robustness of the synthesized results.
Reporting biases 21 Present assessments of risk of bias due to missing results (arising from reporting biases) for each synthesis assessed.
Certainty of evidence 22 Present assessments of certainty (or confidence) in the body of evidence for each outcome assessed.
DISCUSSION
Discussion 23a Provide a general interpretation of the results in the context of other evidence. P32–34
23b Discuss any limitations of the evidence included in this review. P34
23c Discuss any limitations of the review processes used. P34
23d Discuss implications of the results for practice, policy and future research. P34
OTHER INFORMATION
Registration and protocol 24a Provide registration information for this review, including register name and registration number or state that this review was not registered. P4
24b Indicate where the review protocol can be accessed or state that a protocol was not prepared.
24c Describe and explain any amendments to information provided at registration or in the protocol. MA
Support 25 Describe sources of financial or non-financial support for this review, and the role of the funders or sponsors in this review. P35
Competing interests 26 Declare any competing interests of the review authors. P35
Availability of data, code and other materials 27 Report which of the following are publicly available and where they can be found: template data collection forms; data extracted from included studies; data used for all analyses; analytic code; and any other materials used in the review. Available upon request