Table 2: Methodological Items for non-randomized studies (MINORS) score distribution.
Average | SD | Range | |
(1) A clearly stated aim | 1.818182 | 0.57496 | 0-2 |
(2) Inclusion of consecutive patients | 0.909091 | 0.899954 | 0-2 |
(3) Prospective collection of data | 1.272727 | 0.962091 | 0-2 |
(4) Endpoints appropriate to the aim of the study | 1.909091 | 0.28748 | 1-2 |
(5) Unbiased assessment of the study end point | 1.090909 | 0.28748 | 1-2 |
(6) Follow up period appropriate to the aim of the study | 1.272727 | 0.862439 | 0-2 |
(7) Loss to follow-up less than 5% | 1.545455 | 0.78203 | 0-2 |
(8) Prospective calculation of the study size | 0.545455 | 0.78203 | 0-2 |
Total for non-comparative (16) | 10.363 | 3.96 | 3-15 |