Library of risk of bias tools

IHE quality appraisal checklist

Study design(s) targeted by the tool Case seriescase-series
Additional details on designs NA
Tool area Health
Link to the tool Access the paper reporting the IHE tool

Details

Website
Primary publication Guo B, Moga C, Harstall C, Schopflocher D. A principal component analysis is conducted for a case series quality appraisal checklist. J Clin Epidemiol. 2016 Jan;69:199-207.e2.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.07.010
Guidance document
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Language English
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Record last updated 08/06/2026

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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 No
Tool developed for use across topic areas (i.e. not developed for specific clinical area such as physiotherapy or dentistry) Yes
Avoids recommending use of summary numerical quality scores Yes