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? |