The outcomes measured in the 14 studies included in this review were too heterogeneous with regards to the methodology of data collection to allow quantitative analysis.
With regards to the methodology of the night call study, earlier studies tended to record data first-hand from nurses or doctors [ 10, 11, 14], while recent studies usually adopted the web system records [ 16, 18, 19].
The study describes the research design and context called for by dar, and also provides detailed definitions of theoretical, methodological and procedural sign-posts, specifically with regard to the methodology's structural development, sub-phases, protocols, stages and instruments.
With regard to the methodology of the reviewed studies, several limitations were identified.
Thus, the studies considerably differ with regard to the methodology used.
Some remarks should be made with regard to the methodology of our study.
MV has contributed substantially with regard to the methodology, analysis and writing.
With regard to the methodology papers (152 in total): 14 (9.2%), 12 (7.9%) and 2 (1.3%) papers reported the application of Bonferroni, Benjamini-Hochberg and Hochberg adjustment methods respectively.
With regard to the methodology used in the pilot study (test-retest), the main problem lies in the potential for learning or recall effects that can affect the test [ 43].
The questions being asked in this systematic review were: which data are reported in the existing templates (data extraction), and are the templates internally and externally valid with regard to the methodology with which they were developed and the data they are reporting (quality appraisal)?
With regard to the methodology used in this study, the ecological design is justified in the light of the objective of evaluating the impact of a public policy, such as the fluoridation of the water supply, on population aggregates [ 30], without the intention of inferences being made on an individual level.
