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CHECKLIST FOR CASE SERIES Critical Appraisal tools for use in JBI Systematic Reviews

Introduction JBI is an international research organisation based in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide, South Australia. JBI develops and delivers unique evidence-based information, software, education and training designed to improve healthcare practice and health outcomes. With over 70 Collaborating Entities, servicing over 90 countries, JBI is a recognised global leader in evidence-based healthcare. JBI Systematic Reviews The core of evidence synthesis is the systematic review of literature of a particular intervention, condition or issue. The systematic review is essentially an analysis of the available literature (that is, evidence) and a judgment of the effectiveness or otherwise of a practice, involving a series of complex steps. JBI takes a particular view on what counts as evidence and the methods utilised to synthesise those different types of evidence. In line with this broader view of evidence, JBI has developed theories, methodologies and rigorous processes for the critical appraisal and synthesis of these diverse forms of evidence in order to aid in clinical decision-making in healthcare. There now exists JBI guidance for conducting reviews of effectiveness research, qualitative research, prevalence/incidence, etiology/risk, economic evaluations, text/opinion, diagnostic test accuracy, mixed-methods, umbrella reviews and scoping reviews. Further information regarding JBI systematic reviews can be found in the JBI Evidence Synthesis Manual . JBI Critical Appraisal Tools All systematic reviews incorporate a process of critique or appraisal of the research evidence. The purpose of this appraisal is to assess the methodological quality of a study and to determine the extent to which a study has addressed the possibility of bias in its design, conduct and analysis. All papers selected for inclusion in the systematic review (that is – those that meet the inclusion criteria described in the protocol) need to be subjected to rigorous appraisal by two critical appraisers. The results of this appraisal can then be used to inform synthesis and interpretation of the results of the study. JBI Critical appraisal tools have been developed by the JBI and collaborators and approved by the JBI Scientific Committee following extensive peer review. Although designed for use in systematic reviews, JBI critical appraisal tools can also be used when creating Critically Appraised Topics (CAT), in journal clubs and as an educational tool. © JBI, 2020. All rights reserved. JBI grants use of these Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case Series - 2 tools for research purposes only. All other enquiries should be sent to jbisynthesis@adelaide.edu.au .

JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case Series Reviewer______________________________________ Date_______________________________ Author_______________________________________ Year_________ Record Number_________ Yes No Unclear Not applicable  Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series? □ □ □ □  Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series? □ □ □ □  Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series? □ □ □ □  Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants? □ □ □ □  Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants? □ □ □ □  Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study? □ □ □ □  Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants? □ □ □ □  Were the outcomes or follow up results of cases clearly reported? □ □ □ □  Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information? □ □ □ □  Was statistical analysis appropriate? □ □ □ □ Overall appraisal: Include □ Exclude □ Seek further info □ Comments (Including reason for exclusion) ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION TO THE CASE SERIES CRITICAL APPRAISAL TOOL © JBI, 2020. All rights reserved. JBI grants use of these Critical Appraisal Checklist for Case Series - 3 tools for research purposes only. All other enquiries should be sent to jbisynthesis@adelaide.edu.au .

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