Table 3.
Evidence ratings [27]
Strong evidence of effect | More than one study with a MMAT rating of **** |
Moderate evidence of effect | One or more studies with a MMAT of *** |
Limited evidence of effect | One or more studies with a MMAT rating of ** or less |
Conflicting evidence | Inconsistent findings across studies, with MMAT ratings of *** or more |
No evidence | No studies, or conflicting findings with MMAT ratings of ** or less |
*Overall methodological rating (*one criterion met to ****all criteria met)