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 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 Yes