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. 2020 Jun 2;15(6):e0233499. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233499

Table 3. Extent to which included studies met standard reporting recommendations.

Explained recommendations Number of studies fulfilling Percentage (%)
Research question or objective clearly stated 10/12 83
Described intervention and comparator 10/12 83
Exploration of effectiveness reported 11/12 92
    Single study-based estimates 8/12 67
    Synthesis-based estimates 10/12 83
Assumption of costs and outcomes specified 11/12 92
Currency and price data reported 12 100
Choice of model justified 12 100
Perspective specified 12 100
Time horizon specified 12 100
Discounting rates specified 12 100
Calculated and reported ICER or cost-saving 12 100
Sensitivity analysis performed 11/12 92
Conclusions follow from the data reported 12 100
Disclosed funding source(s) 10/12 83