Library of risk of bias tools

CATAM

Study design(s) targeted by the tool Meta-analysismeta-analysis
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Tool area Health; Anatomical meta-analysis
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Details

Website
Primary publication D'Antoni A, Tubbs R, Patti A, Higgins Q, Tiburzi H, Battaglia F. The Critical Appraisal Tool for Anatomical Meta-analysis: A framework for critically appraising anatomical meta-analyses. Clin Anat. 2022;35(3):323-331.
DOI 10.1002/ca.23833
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Language English
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Record last updated 03/06/2026

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Key Criteria

Focuses on risk of bias, or makes a distinction between items that assess risk of bias and other aspects of study quality No
Offers a method to reach either a domain specific or overall assessment of risk of bias Yes
Tool developed for use across topic areas (i.e. not developed for specific clinical area such as physiotherapy or dentistry) No
Avoids recommending use of summary numerical quality scores No