Table 2 Quality assessment checklist for single group and non-randomized clinical trials (Critical Appraisal tools for use in JBI Systematic Reviews)

1

Were there clear criteria for inclusion in the case series?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

2

Was the condition measured in a standard, reliable way for all participants included in the case series?

NA

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NA

3

Were valid methods used for identification of the condition for all participants included in the case series?

NA

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

NA

4

Did the case series have consecutive inclusion of participants?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

5

Did the case series have complete inclusion of participants?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

6

Was there clear reporting of the demographics of the participants in the study?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

7

Was there clear reporting of clinical information of the participants?

NA

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

8

Were the outcomes or follow up results of cases clearly reported?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

9

Was there clear reporting of the presenting site(s)/clinic(s) demographic information?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

10

Was statistical analysis appropriate?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes