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. 2016 Jul;21(3):197–206. doi: 10.17712/nsj.2016.3.20150553

Table 3.

Common critical appraisal tools and reporting guidelines for specific study designs.36-43

Study Design Initiative Meaning Links
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews PRISMA (Replaced QUOROM)41,42 Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (reporting checklist) http://www.prisma-statement.org/
AMSTAR42,43 Assessment of multiple systematic reviews (methodology checklist) http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-7-10.pdf
Meta-analysis of observational studies MOOSE40,42 Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology https://www.editorialmanager.com/jognn/account/MOOSE.pdf
Randomized clinical trials CONSORT36,37,42 Consolidated standards of reporting trials http://www.consort-statement.org/downloads
Observational studies STROBE39,42 strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology. http://www.strobe-statement.org/
Studies of diagnostic tests accuracy STARD42 Standards for the reporting of diagnostic accuracy studies http://www.stard-statement.org/
Other Resources
EQUATOR42 Enhancing the quality and transparency of health research http://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/stard/