Table 9.

Results of quality assessment of 181 studies—case series studies: 2 studies. The Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist is used

Scoring: Yes = 2 / Unclear = 1 / No = 0 / NA = not applicable Q1: Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series? Q2: Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series? Q3: Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series? Q4: Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants? Q5: Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants? Q6: Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study? Q7: Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants? Q8: Were the outcomes or follow-up results of cases clearly reported? Q9: Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information? Q10: Was statistical analysis appropriate?
Study (serial no.)	Q1	1. Q2	1. Q3	1. Q4	1. Q5	1. Q6	1. Q7	1. Q8	1. Q9	10. Q10	Total ( /20)	%
76	1. 2	2. 2	2. 1	2. 1	1. 2	1. 2	1. 2	1. 1	2. 2	11. 2	17	85.0
181	2. 2	3. 2	3. 2	3. 2	2. 2	2. 2	2. 2	2. 2	3. 2	12. 2	20	100.0

Studies are described using serial numbers in Table 3