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GRACE checklist

Study design(s) targeted by the tool Observational studies (mixed designs)observational-studies Non-randomised studies of interventionsnrsi
Additional details on designs Observational studies of comparative effectiveness
Tool area Health
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Details

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Primary publication Dreyer NA, Velentgas P, Westrich K et al. The GRACE Checklist for Rating the Quality of Observational Studies of Comparative Effectiveness: A Tale of Hope and Caution. Journal of Managed Care Pharmacy 2014;20(3):301-08. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2014.20.3.301
DOI 10.18553/jmcp.2014.20.3.301
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Language English
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Record last updated 27/06/2024

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Evaluations

Dreyer NA, Bryant A, Velentgas P. The GRACE Checklist: A Validated Assessment Tool for High Quality Observational Studies of Comparative Effectiveness. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2016 Oct;22(10):1107-13

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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 No
Tool development involving a range of stakeholders from different disciplines (e.g. methodologists, statisticians, clinicians) Yes
Avoids recommending use of summary numerical quality scores Yes