A systematic review of the content of critical appraisal tools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Consumers of research (researchers, administrators, educators and clinicians) frequently use standard critical appraisal tools to evaluate the quality of published research reports. However, there is no consensus regarding the most appropriate critical appraisal tool for allied health research. We summarized the content, intent, construction and psychometric properties of published, currently available critical appraisal tools to identify common elements and their relevance to allied health research.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken of 121 published critical appraisal tools sourced from 108 papers located on electronic databases and the Internet. The tools were classified according to the study design for which they were intended. Their items were then c

SUBMITTER: Katrak P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC521688 | biostudies-literature | 2004 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature