Table 7

OQAQ component score results for Reston and Turkelson 2003[28]

OQAQ Question
YES
Can't Tell
No

1. Were the Search methods used to find evidence on the primary question(s) stated?
X


2. Was the search for evidence reasonably comprehensive?
X


3. Were the criteria used for deciding which studies to include in the overview reported?
X


4. Was bias in the selection of studies avoided?
X


5. Were the criteria used for assessing the validity of the included studies reported?
X


6. Was the validity of all the studies referred to in the text assessed using appropriate criteria?


X
7. Were the methods used to combine the findings of the relevant (to reach a conclusion) reported?
X


8. Were the findings of the relevant studies combined appropriately relative to the primary question of the overview?
X


9. Were the conclusions made by the author(s) supported by the data and/or analysis reported in the overview?
X



Bessa-Nogueira et al. BMC Oral Health 2008 8:27   doi:10.1186/1472-6831-8-27