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. 2024 Mar 6;65(7):370–379. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2022-143

Table S5.

Risk of bias assessment of case series using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal check list

First author Year Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series? Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series? Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series? Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants? Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants? Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study? Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants? Were the outcomes or follow up results of cases clearly reported? Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information? Was statistical analysis appropriate?
Bulkova 2019 Yes Yes Unclear Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Castrejon 2022 Yes Yes Unclear Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Finocchi 2019 Yes Yes Unclear Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes
Kulach 2019 Yes Unclear Unclear No No No No Yes No Yes
Lumikari 2019 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pico 2014 Yes Yes Unclear Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes
Tayal 2008 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes