Table 1: The quality assessment criteria, inspired by Torraco [32] and Whittemore [33].
1) Is paper published in peer reviewed journal? |
2) The research aims/questions/objectives/hypothesis are clear and appropriate |
3) Sample size/number of participants are given |
4) Sampling/recruitment/randomization are adequately described |
5) Clear overview of intervention (if applicable) is given to use of appropriate outcome measures |
6) Data analysis is adequately described and rigorous |
7) Ethical issues are suitably addressed |