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Table 2 Quantitative descriptive critical review analysis of four identified studies

From: Incorporating oral health care education in undergraduate nursing curricula - a systematic review

Critical Appraisal Checklist

Quantitative Descriptive

Clemmens et al., 2012[43]

Dogan, 2013 [44]

Haresaku et al., 2018 [45]

Pai et al., 2016 [31]

Screening question (SQ)1. Are there clear research questions?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

SQ 2. Does the collected data address the research questions?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

1. Is the sampling strategy relevant to address the research question(s)?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2. Is the sample representative of the target population?

No

No

No

No

3. Are the measurements appropriate (clear origin or validity is known or standard instrument)?

No

Yes

Yes

Unclear

4. Is the risk of nonresponse bias low?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

5. Is the statistical analysis appropriate to answer the research question(s)?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Overall quality score*

0.6

0.8

0.8

0.4

  1. *Overall quality score: Studies met all assessment criteria scored one and studies met fewer criteria scored less than one