| Q1 |
Was the study purpose stated clearly? |
| Q2 |
Was relevant background literature reviewed? |
| Q3 |
Was the design appropriate for the research question? |
| Q4 |
Was the sample described in detail? |
| Q5 |
Was sample size justified? |
| Q6 |
Was informed consent obtained? (if not described, assume No) |
| Q7 |
Were the outcome measures reliable? (if not described, assume No) |
| Q8 |
Were the outcome measures valid? (if not described, assume No) |
| Q9 |
Was the method described in detail? |
| Q10 |
Were results reported in terms of statistical significance? |
| Q11 |
Were the analysis methods appropriate? |
| Q12 |
Was the importance for practice reported? |
| Q13 |
Were any drop-outs reported? |
| Q14 |
Were conclusions appropriate given the study methods? |
| Q15 |
Are there any implications for practice given the results of the study? |
| Q16 |
Were limitations of the study acknowledged and described by the authors? |
