Table 1 Methodological quality criteria list
Item | Description |
|---|---|
1 | Was the method of randomization adequate? |
2 | Was the treatment allocation concealed? |
3 | Were the groups similar at baseline regarding the most important prognostic indicators? |
4 | Was the outcome assessor blinded to the intervention? |
5 | Were co-interventions avoided or similar? |
6 | Was the drop-out rate described and acceptable? |
7 | Was the timing of the outcome assessment similar in all groups? |
8 | Did the analysis include an intention-to-treat analysis? |