Table 1 Risk of bias of included studies.
From: Exercise effects on muscle quality in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Outcome | Randomisation process | Deviation from intended interventions | Missing outcome data | Measurement of the outcome | Selection of the reported result | Overall bias |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morphological MQ, n = 11a | ||||||
Low risk | 2 (18.2%) | 11 (100%) | 10 (90.9%) | 9 (81.8%) | 11 (100%) | 2 (18.2%) |
Some concerns | 8 (72.7%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 (54.5%) |
High risk | 1 (9.1%) | 0 | 1 (9.1%) | 2 (18.2%) | 0 | 3 (27.3%) |
Neuromuscular MQ, n = 14b | ||||||
Low risk | 1 (7.1%) | 14 (100%) | 13 (92.9%) | 8 (57.1%) | 14 (100%) | 1 (7.1%) |
Some concerns | 8 (57.1%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 (35.7%) |
High risk | 5 (35.7%) | 0 | 1 (7.1%) | 6 (42.9%) | 0 | 8 (57.1%) |
