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Methodological limitations
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The extent to which there are concerns about the design or conduct of the primary studies that contributed evidence to an individual review finding
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Coherence
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An assessment of how clear and cogent the fit is between the data from the primary studies and a review finding that synthesizes that data. By “cogent” we mean well supported or compelling
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Adequacy
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An overall determination of the degree of richness and quantity of data supporting a review finding
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Relevance
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The extent to which the body of evidence from the primary studies supporting a review finding is applicable to the context (perspective or population, phenomenon of interest, setting) specified in the review question
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