Library of risk of bias tools

RoBIAS

Study design(s) targeted by the tool Randomized controlled trials (RCT)randomized-controlled-trial-rct
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Tool area Health; Medical adherence
Link to the tool Get the RoBIAS tool

Details

Website
Primary publication Sinnappah K, Hughes D, Stocker S, Wright D, . Risk of bias tools for medication adherence research: RoBIAS and RoBOAS. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2025;doi:10.1111/bcp.16382.
DOI https://bpspubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bcp.16382
Guidance document Get the RoBIAS guidance
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Language English
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Record last updated 20/05/2025

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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 Yes
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 Yes