Table 3 Quality of reporting of included studies on LPP
Reporting Quality Question (LPP studies; n = 74) | Yes (%) | No (%) | N/A (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Q.1. Is the primary outcome clearly stated? | 69 (93%) | 3 (4%) | 2 (2.7%) |
Q.2. Is the primary outcome clearly defined so that another researcher would be able to reproduce its measurement? | 62 (84%) | 7 (9.5%) | 5 (6.8%) |
Q.3. Are the secondary outcome clearly stated? | 25 (34%) | 3 (4%) | 46 (62%) |
Q.4. Are the secondary outcomes clearly defined? | 23 (31% | 3 (4%) | 48 (65%) |
Q.5. Do the authors explain the use of the outcomes they have selected? | 63 (85%) | 10 (13.5%) | 1 (1.4%) |
Q.6. Are methods used to enhance the quality of outcome measurement (e.g. repeated measurement, training), if appropriate? | 44 (59.5%) | 7 (9.5%) | 23 (31%) |