Table 1 14-item criteria assessing the methodological quality of included studies [9, 10]
From: Health-related quality of life in women with endometriosis: a systematic review
1 | Socio-demographic and medical data are clearly described |
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2 | Inclusion and/or exclusion criteria are formulated |
3 | The process of data collection is described (e.g. Interview or self-report, etc.) |
4 | The type of treatment is described |
5 | The results are compared between two groups or more |
6 | Mean or median and range or standard deviation of time since diagnosis or treatment is given. |
7 | Participation and response rates for patient groups have to be described and have to be >75%. |
8 | Information is presented about patient/disease characteristics of respondents and non-respondents or if there is no selective response. |
9 | A standardized or valid HRQoL questionnaire is used. |
10 | Results are described not only for HRQoL but also for the physical, psychological and social domains. |
11 | Key findings are clearly stated. |
12 | An attempt is made to find a set of determinants with the highest prognostic value. |
13 | Patient signed an informed consent form before study participation. |
14 | The degree of selection of the patient sample is described. |