Common critical appraisal tools and reporting guidelines for specific study designs.36-43
| Study Design | Initiative | Meaning | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta-analysis and systematic reviews | PRISMA (Replaced QUOROM)41,42 | Preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (reporting checklist) | http://www.prisma-statement.org/ |
| AMSTAR42,43 | Assessment of multiple systematic reviews (methodology checklist) | http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2288-7-10.pdf | |
| Meta-analysis of observational studies | MOOSE40,42 | Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology | https://www.editorialmanager.com/jognn/account/MOOSE.pdf |
| Randomized clinical trials | CONSORT36,37,42 | Consolidated standards of reporting trials | http://www.consort-statement.org/downloads |
| Observational studies | STROBE39,42 | strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology. | http://www.strobe-statement.org/ |
| Studies of diagnostic tests accuracy | STARD42 | Standards for the reporting of diagnostic accuracy studies | http://www.stard-statement.org/ |
| Other Resources | |||
| EQUATOR42 | Enhancing the quality and transparency of health research | http://www.equator-network.org/reporting-guidelines/stard/ | |