Development of a critical appraisal tool to assess the quality of cross-sectional studies (AXIS)

Volume: 6, Issue: 12
Published: Dec 1, 2016
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this study was to develop a critical appraisal (CA) tool that addressed study design and reporting quality as well as the risk of bias in cross-sectional studies (CSSs). In addition, the aim was to produce a help document to guide the non-expert user through the tool. Design: An initial scoping review of the published literature and key epidemiological texts was undertaken prior to the formation of a Delphi panel to...
Paper Details
Title
Development of a critical appraisal tool to assess the quality of cross-sectional studies (AXIS)
Published Date
Dec 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
6
Issue
12
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