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. 2008 Sep 26;8:27. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-8-27

Table 7.

OQAQ component score results for Reston and Turkelson 2003[28]

OQAQ Question YES Can't Tell No
1. Were the Search methods used to find evidence on the primary question(s) stated? X
2. Was the search for evidence reasonably comprehensive? X
3. Were the criteria used for deciding which studies to include in the overview reported? X
4. Was bias in the selection of studies avoided? X
5. Were the criteria used for assessing the validity of the included studies reported? X
6. Was the validity of all the studies referred to in the text assessed using appropriate criteria? X
7. Were the methods used to combine the findings of the relevant (to reach a conclusion) reported? X
8. Were the findings of the relevant studies combined appropriately relative to the primary question of the overview? X
9. Were the conclusions made by the author(s) supported by the data and/or analysis reported in the overview? X