What is the best and validated tool for assesing methodological quality of studies, for non-randomized trials (quasi-experimental study designs) ?

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Pradeep Paraman

Ivan Karuc (MINORS) tool or EPOC RoB tool

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David Eugene Booth

Random control trials are used for a reason. Check out the attached information before you use a non RCT. BEST WISHES, David Booth

Proloy Barua

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