TABLE 4.
Body-of-evidence LMBP summary ratings for the rapid molecular technique with additional direct communicationa
| Study (reference) | Study quality rating | Effect size rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heil et al., unpublishedb | Fair | Substantial |
| Ly et al. (57) | Fair | Substantial |
| Forrest et al. (56) | Fair | Moderate |
| Gamage et al., unpublished | Fair | Substantial |
| Bauer et al. (55) | Good | Moderate |
a
There was one study for which the quality rating was good and the effect size moderate, three studies for which the quality rating was fair and the effect size substantial, and one study for which the quality rating was fair and the effect size moderate. There was no consistency among them, and the overall strength of the studies was low.
b
Now published as reference 58.