Table 2. Scores of the articles included in the literature review.
PEDro | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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Eligibility | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Randomized allocation | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Confidential allocation | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Similar prognosis | N | Y | Y | N | Y |
Blinded subjects | Y | Y | N | N | N |
Blinded therapists | N | N | N | N | N |
Blinded evaluators | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
Key results | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
Comparison between groups | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Precision and variability | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Y: yes; N: no