3.7.7.2 Methodological quality

This section should focus on methodological quality as determined by the relevant critical appraisal checklist. There should be a narrative summary of the overall methodological quality of the included studies, which can be supported (optional) by a table showing the results of the critical appraisal (see Table 2.2 for example). Where only few studies are identified, or there are specific items of interest from included studies, these should be addressed in the narrative also, particularly where studies were deficient, or particularly good.  Use of Unclear and not applicable should also be explained in the text.

Table 2.2. Critical appraisal results for included studies using the JBI-Qualitative Critical Appraisal Checklist

Y - Yes, N - No, U - Unclear, N/A - not applicable

If appraisal tools are not appended to the review report (citation only), the appraisal questions should be added as a footnote/caption to the table (Table 2.2) so readers can clearly interpret the information presented.