A proposed framework for developing quality assessment tools

Abstract Background Assessment of the quality of included studies is an essential component of any systematic review. A formal quality assessment is facilitated by using a structured tool. There are currently no guidelines available for researchers wanting to develop a new quality assessment tool. M...

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Main Authors: Penny Whiting, Robert Wolff, Susan Mallett, Iveta Simera, Jelena Savović
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0604-6