How to assess applicability and methodological quality of comparative studies of operative interventions in orthopedic trauma surgery.

Kim Luijken Bryan Joost Marinus van de Wall Lotty Hooft Luke P H Leenen Roderick Marijn Houwert Rolf H H Groenwoldnull null

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)

The set of items will be useful to form a first judgment on studies, for example when including them in a systematic review. Existing risk of bias tools can be used for further evaluation of methodological quality. Additionally, the proposed set of items and signaling questions might be a helpful starting point for peer reviewers and clinical readers.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
case control
quality improvement
physical activity
coronary artery bypass