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Quality Criteria Checklist: Primary Research
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de Luis, Izaola et al, 2005 (Question 4e.ii.- omega 3 fatty acids)
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Relevance Questions
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Would implementing the studied intervention or procedure (if found successful) result in improved outcomes for the patients/clients/population group? (Not Applicable for some epidemiological studies) |
Yes
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Did the authors study an outcome (dependent variable) or topic that the patients/clients/population group would care about? |
Yes
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Is the focus of the intervention or procedure (independent variable) or topic of study a common issue of concern to dieteticspractice? |
Yes
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Is the intervention or procedure feasible? (NA for some epidemiological studies) |
Yes
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Validity Questions
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Was the research question clearly stated? |
Yes
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Was the selection of study subjects/patients free from bias? |
Yes
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Were study groups comparable? |
Yes
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Was method of handling withdrawals described? |
Yes
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Was blinding used to prevent introduction of bias? |
???
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Were intervention/therapeutic regimens/exposure factor or procedure and any comparison(s) described in detail? Were interveningfactors described? |
Yes
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Were outcomes clearly defined and the measurements valid and reliable? |
Yes
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Was the statistical analysis appropriate for the study design and type of outcome indicators? |
Yes
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Are conclusions supported by results with biases and limitations taken into consideration? |
Yes
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Is bias due to study's funding or sponsorship unlikely? |
???
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