Appraisal tool

Johns Hopkins Research Evidence

Joanna Briggs Institute

Study type

Quantitative

Systematic review

Examples of criteria

- Does the researcher identify what is known and not known about the problem?

- Was the purpose of the study clearly presented?

- Was the literature review current (most sources within the past five years or a seminal study)?

- Was the sample size sufficient based on the study design and rationale?

- Is the review question clearly and explicitly stated?

- Were the inclusion criteria appropriate for the review question?

- Was the search strategy appropriate?

- Did the reported data support recommendations?