Table 1 The quality assessment tool used for determining the quality of reports included in this systematic review
Quality Assessment Tool | |
|---|---|
Scoring: Fully compliant = 2 points Partially compliant = 1 point Not compliant = 0 N/A = not applicable | Total score: 17–20 = High quality 11–16 = Regular quality 0–10 = Low quality |
1. Are the questions or objectives sufficiently described? | |
2. Is the study design appropriate to answer the study question/s? | |
3. Is the study area and population sufficiently described? | |
4. Are the methods described in sufficient detail? | |
5. Can the study be easily replicated? | |
6. Is the sample size of informants sufficient or justified? | |
7. Are the medicinal plants verified by a taxonomist? | |
8. Did the paper provide appropriate descriptive and quantitative analysis? | |
9. Are the results reported in sufficient detail? | |
10. Do the results support the conclusion? | |