AMSTAR Checklist
AMSTAR Checklist
General Items
- Update checklist based on new evidence
- Train team members on AMSTAR methodology
Study Design and Research Questions
- Define research question clearly
- Specify inclusion/exclusion criteria for studies
- Determine study design (e.g., RCT, observational)
Literature Search
- Conduct a comprehensive literature search
- Use multiple databases and sources
- Include grey literature if applicable
Selection of Studies
- Use predefined criteria for study selection
- Involve multiple reviewers for study selection
- Resolve disagreements through consensus or arbitration
Data Extraction
- Extract data using standardized forms
- Include key study characteristics and outcomes
- Have multiple reviewers extract data independently
Assessment of Methodological Quality
- Assess risk of bias for included studies
- Use a standard tool for quality assessment (e.g., Cochrane risk of bias tool)
Data Synthesis and Analysis
- Use appropriate statistical methods for synthesis
- Consider heterogeneity in studies
- Report findings with confidence intervals
Interpretation of Results
- Discuss limitations of the included studies
- Consider implications for practice and policy
- Identify areas for future research
Reporting
- Follow guidelines for reporting meta-analyses (e.g., PRISMA)
- Ensure transparency in methodology and findings
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