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MINORS

Study design(s) targeted by the tool Non-randomised studies of interventionsnrsi
Additional details on designs Surgical studies
Tool area Health
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Details

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Primary publication Slim K, Nini E, Forestier D, Kwiatkowski F, Panis Y, Chipponi J. Methodological index for non-randomized studies (minors): development and validation of a new instrument. ANZ J Surg. 2003;73(9):712-6
DOI doi:10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02748.x
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Language English
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Record last updated 12/12/2025

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