hta_ knee intro.qxp - Ministero della Salute
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Appendix 9<br />
Quality assessment tool<br />
Checklist for the quality assessment of single studies based on Total Knee replacement –<br />
Evidence report N° 86, AHRQ Pubblication No. 04-E006-2, December 2003.<br />
Study ID:<br />
Number Element Y/N/UC Notes<br />
1 Study question clearly focused<br />
2 Description of study population<br />
3 Clear definition of intervention<br />
4 Primary/secondary outcome defined<br />
5 Statistical analysis<br />
6 Conclusion supported by results<br />
7 Single versus Multi-site study<br />
8 Patients evaluated with radiographs for outcome<br />
9 Comorbidities mentioned<br />
10 Comorbidities incorporated in the analyses<br />
11 Death rates recorded<br />
12 Measurement scale adopted<br />
13 Declaration of conflict of interest<br />
Notes: Y: Yes N: No UC: Unclear<br />
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