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Table 1 Used (adapted) QUIPS list for scoring methodological quality of prognosis studies

From: Predicting sequelae and death after bacterial meningitis in childhood: A systematic review of prognostic studies

Criteria

Score

 

+

+/-

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1. Study participation

   

   • Target population

3

1.5

0

   • Sampling frame

3

1.5

0

   • Inclusion criteria

3

1.5

0

   • Baseline study population

3

1.5

0

   • Adequate study participation

3

1.5

0

2. Study attrition

   

   • Proportion of population available for analysis

5

2.5

0

   • Outcome and prognostic factor information on those lost to follow up

5

2.5

0

   • Reasons and potential impact of subjects lost to follow up

5

2.5

0

3. Measurement of prognostic factors

   

   • Definition of prognostic factor

5

2.5

0

   • Valid and reliable measurement of prognostic factor

5

2.5

0

   • Method and setting of prognostic factor measurement

5

2.5

0

4. Measurement of outcomes

   

   • Definition of outcome

5

2.5

0

   • Valid and reliable measurement of outcome

5

2.5

0

   • Method and setting of outcome measurement

5

2.5

0

5. Statistical analysis and presentation

   

   • Presentation of analytical strategy

5

2.5

0

   • Model development strategy

5

2.5

0

   • Reporting of results

5

2.5

0