Table 4

Critical appraisal results of eligible quasi-experimental studies (non-randomized experimental studies) trials in systematic review of online text-based intervention and eating disorder management

CitationRobinson et al. (2006) [58]Shapiro et al. (2010) [57]Gulec et al. (2011) [59]ter Huurne et al. (2013) [50]Bauer et al. (2003) [55]Robinson and Serfaty (2001) [49]Shingleton et al. (2016) [51]
Clear definition of “cause” and “effect”YYYYYYY
Participants are similarYNAUNUYY
Participants receive similar treatmentNANAYYYYY
Control groupNNNNNNY
Multiple measuresYYYYYYY
Complete follow-upYUYYYYY
Outcomes measured in a similar wayYYYYYYY
Outcomes measured in a reliable wayYYYYYYY
Appropriate statistical analysisYYYYUYY
TotalGoodModerateGoodGoodModerateGoodGood

Note(s): Abbreviations: Y = Yes; N = No; NA = Not Applicable; U = Unclear

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