AMSTAR (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews)

AMSTAR (A MeaSurement Tool to Assess systematic Reviews) is a standardized checklist used by researchers and healthcare professionals to evaluate the quality of systematic reviews. Systematic reviews analyze and summarize multiple studies on a specific topic to provide reliable conclusions. AMSTAR assesses whether these reviews were conducted rigorously and transparently, ensuring their findings are trustworthy. It examines aspects like clarity of research questions, thoroughness of literature searches, inclusion criteria, and methods for combining data. By using AMSTAR, users can determine if a systematic review is credible and methodologically sound, aiding in informed decision-making in healthcare and research.