Table 3 Methodological quality assessment of included studies by MINORS
From: Effect of non-surgical maxillary expansion on the nasal septum deviation: a systematic review
Methodological item | Farronato et al. [15] | Ss score | Altug-Atac et al. [21] | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. A clearly stated aim | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
2. Inclusion of consecutive patients | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
3. Prospective collection of data | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
4. Endpoints appropriate to the aim of the study | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
5. Unbiased assessment of the study endpoint | No | 0 | No | 0 |
6. Follow-up period appropriate for the aim of the study | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
7. Loss to follow-up less than 5 % | Unclear | 0.5 | Unclear | 0.5 |
8. Prospective calculation of study size | No | 0 | No | 0 |
9. An adequate control group | No | 0 | Unclear | 0.5 |
10. Contemporary groups | Yes | 1 | No | 0 |
11. Baseline equivalence of groups | No | 0 | Unclear | 0.5 |
12. Adequate statistical analysis | Yes | 1 | Yes | 1 |
Total score | 7.5 | 7.5 |