Table 4 JBI critical appraisal checklist for case series

1

Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

2

Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3

Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

4

Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

5

Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

6

Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

7

Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

8

Were the outcomes or follow-up results of cases clearly reported?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

9

Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

10

Was statistical analysis appropriate?

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

Overall appraisal

I

I

I

I

I

I