Table 6.
Primary studies: level of evidence and methodological design
| NHMRC Level of Evidence | Methodological Design | Primary Studies |
|---|---|---|
| II |
Randomised Controlled Trial (n=4) |
Anderson (2005) [24]* |
| Gagnon (2005) [28]* | ||
| MacIntyre (2006) [29]* | ||
| Rydeard et al. (2006) [25] | ||
| III |
Pseudo-Randomised Controlled Trial (n=5) |
da Fonseca et al. (2009) [26] |
| Gladwell et al. (2006) [31] | ||
| O’Brien et al. (2006) [32]** | ||
| Quinn (2005) [35]* | ||
| Vad et al. (2007) [30] | ||
| IV | Parallel Case Series (n=1) | Donzelli et al. (2006) [27] |
* Unpublished theses.
** Abstract only.