Table 1.

Questions that should be considered in determining if the results of systematic review are valid (adapted from Oxman et al3).

  1. Did the overview address a focused clinical question?

  2. Were the criteria used to select articles for inclusion both defined and appropriate?

  3. What is the likelihood that relevant studies were missed?

  4. Was the validity of the included studies assessed?

  5. Were the assessments reproducible?

  6. Were the study-to-study results congruent?

  7. How precise were the results of the overview?

  8. Were all clinically important outcomes considered?

 
In assessing the value of the review, it is important to consider the following questions:

  1. Can the results be applied to my patients, and will the results help me care for my patients?

  2. Are the benefits worth the harms and costs?

 

  1. Did the overview address a focused clinical question?

  2. Were the criteria used to select articles for inclusion both defined and appropriate?

  3. What is the likelihood that relevant studies were missed?

  4. Was the validity of the included studies assessed?

  5. Were the assessments reproducible?

  6. Were the study-to-study results congruent?

  7. How precise were the results of the overview?

  8. Were all clinically important outcomes considered?

 
In assessing the value of the review, it is important to consider the following questions:

  1. Can the results be applied to my patients, and will the results help me care for my patients?

  2. Are the benefits worth the harms and costs?

 
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