Rapid Critical Appraisal for reviewing articles.

1. Are the results of the study valid?

Yes

No

Unknown

Rationale/Comment

· Study participants in intervention and comparison groups are similar

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· The intervention is clearly identified.

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· There is a control group.

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· Participants in the comparison group(s) received a reasonable treatment/care to the exposure or intervention of interest given to the intervention group.

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· Follow-up between groups is adequately described and analysed.

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· Appropriate statistical analysis was used for the data gathered.

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· Measurement of the outcome was obtained pre and post the intervention.

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· The outcomes are the same across all groups were measured with the same instrument

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· Outcomes were measured with valid and reliable instruments

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· What was the magnitude of the results?

· What was the precision of the results?

· Were the study patients similar to my own?

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· Will the results lead directly to selecting or avoiding therapy?

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· Are the results useful for reassuring or counseling patients?

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