JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Descriptive / Case Series Author - _------ Record Number Not Yes No Unclear Applicable 1. Was study based on a random or pseudo- ce a random sample? 2. Were the criteria for inclusion in the sample jal a o 0 clearly defined? 3. Were confounding factors identified and Oo a ia) Oo strategies to deal with them stated? 4. Were outcomes assessed using objective a a a Oo criteria? 5. If comparisons are being made, was there Goo a Oo sufiient descriptions ofthe groups? 6. Was follow up caried out over a suticient ooo Go a time period? 7. Were the outcomes of people who withdrew §=5O O O a described and included inthe analysis? 8. Were cutcomes measuredinarelablewy? oO OF O a 9. Was appropriate statistical analysis used? Boo oi o Overall appraisal: include exclude Seek futher info Comments (Including reason for exclusion)