Table 2 Results of the assessment of the methodological quality of the studies, assessed using ICROMS
Design category | # of studies (%) | Mean score (range); max possible score | Minimum required score |
|---|---|---|---|
Qualitative | 37 (80.5) | 21.6 (17–26); 26 | 16 |
Cohort | 3 (6.5) | 23.7 (23–25); 26 | 18 |
Controlled before-after (CBA) | 2 (4.4) | 27.5 (27–28); 28 | 18 |
Non-controlled-before-after (NCBA) | 2 (4.4) | 19.5 (19–20); 30 | 22 |
Non-controlled interrupted time series (NCITS) | 1 (2.1) | 25.0 (25); 28 | 22 |
Randomised controlled trial (RCT) | 1 (2.1) | 25.0 (25); 32 | 22 |
Total | 46 (100) | Â | Â |