Critical appraisal checklists are tools used to evaluate research studies systematically. These checklists help assess the quality, reliability and relevance of research studies. They focus on assessing various aspects of a study, such as design, methodology, data analysis and ethical considerations. Checklists are available for most study types.
Two of the best resource for critical appraisal checklists are:
Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) CASP – Critical Appraisal Skills Programme