Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP)
A set of critical appraisal tools to be used when reading research. Includes checklists for systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, case control studies, economic evaluations, diagnostic studies, qualitative studies and clinical prediction rule.
Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT)
Appraisal tool used for qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed methods studies. Helpful for those working on a mixed methods review.
CONSORT Statement
Recommendations for reporting Randomised Controlled Trials. Use the checklist to help you assess the different aspects of an RCT paper you are reading.
PRISMA Statement
Use the PRISMA checklist to help you check for any gaps in a review you are reading and the flow diagram to help you report your systematic search methods when conducting a systematic review.
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