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Table 3 The posturography methodological quality checklist

From: Does postural stability differ between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and typically developed? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Item

Description

Scoring

Internal validity

1

Indicates reliability of outcome measures

A positive point was assigned if a minimum sampling duration of 90 s and/or 3–5 reps was used

2

Clear presentation of balance assessment

A positive point was assigned if replication of the experiment is possible based on the information in the article

3

Correction for confounding effect on dependent variables

Positive points were assigned if confounders were taken into account, or appropriate matching on these variables was performed

3a Study controls for age

3b Study controls for gender

3c Study controls for height

3d Study controls for body mass

Statistical validity

4

The use of appropriate statistical tests

A positive point was assigned if appropriate tests were used to assess differences in balance

5

Adequate sample size

A positive point was assigned if a minimum of 20 subjects per group were included

External validity

6

Sufficient information about the subject’s characteristics

Positive if information was provided about

6a Adequate information regarding age

6b Adequate information regarding gender

6c Adequate information regarding height

6d Adequate information regarding body mass

6e Adequate information regarding severity of curve (Cobb angle)