Table 3 Scores of included CNRG systematic reviews based on Overview Quality Assessment Questionnaire (OQAQ)
From: Reporting and methodologic quality of Cochrane Neonatal review group systematic reviews
Response to Question * | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
OQAQ Question | Yes | Partially/Can't tell | No | |
1. | Search methods used to find evidence stated | 61 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
2. | Search for evidence reasonable comprehensive | 52 (85) | (0) | 9 (15) |
3. | Criteria used for deciding which studies to include reported | 61 (100) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
4. | Bias in the selection of studies avoided | 16 (26) | 36 (59) | 9 (15) |
5. | Criteria used for assessing validity of included studies reported | 48 (79) | 0 (0) | 13 (21) |
6. | Validity of included studies assessed appropriately | 47 (77) | 13 (21) | 1 (2) |
7. | Methods used to combine the findings of studies reported | 37 (61) | 9 (15) | 15 (24) |
8. | Findings of studies combined appropriately | 31 (59) | 17 (32) | 5 (9) |
9. | Conclusions made by authors supported by analysis | 60 (98) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) |
10. | Overall quality score | 4.5 (0.9), (95% CI: 4.27, 4.77)** | ||