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Quality assessment with diverse studies (QuADS): an appraisal tool for methodological and reporting quality in systematic reviews of mixed- or multi-method studies

BMC Health Services Research · 2021 · Vol. 21(1) · pp. 144–144
Reema HarrisonBenjamin JonesPeter GardnerRebecca Lawton

Abstract

Our findings highlight the perceived value of appraisal tools to determine the methodological and reporting quality of studies in reviews that include heterogeneous studies. The QuADS tool demonstrates strong reliability and ease of use for application to multi or mixed-methods health services research.

Health Policy Implementation ScienceMeta-analysis and systematic reviewsDelphi Technique in ResearchCLARITYSystematic reviewHealth informaticsQuality (philosophy)Nursing researchContext (archaeology)Critical appraisalMedicineHealth services researchReliability (semiconductor)

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Systematic Reviews as TopicAdolescentAgedAged, 80 and overChildHumansQuality ControlResearch DesignMeta-Analysis as TopicReproducibility of Results
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