An Introduction to AMSTAR 2: a critical appraisal tool for systematic reviews
Zhang Fangyuan
Shen Aomei
Zeng Xiantao
Qiang Wanmin
Jin Yinghui
Abstract：AMSTAR 2 is currently revised and updated based on the original AMSTAR instrument, which is an appraisal tool for systematic reviews that include randomized or non-randomized studies of healthcare interventions, or both, and has good inter-rater agreement and usability. AMSTAR 2 is applied to systematic review of RCT or NRSI or both of them. AMSTAR 2 has 16 items in total, and seven domains can critically affect the validity of a review and its conclusions. Researchers recommend that users adopt the rating process based on identification of critical domains, or some variations based on this principle. We aim to introduce AMSTAR 2 to researchers and users from china, in view of basic information, assessment items and rating overall confidence in the results of the review.
Keywords：Systematic reviewMethodologyQuality assessmentToolAMSTAR
Publication Date：2018-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 14-18 )