Table 3 Article evaluation according to SURGE criteria: Results, discussion, and ethics

Results

It reports the response rate.

1. Yes, defined

2. Yes, not defined

3. Partial information

4. No information

It takes into account all respondents.

1. Yes

2. No

Information on how nonrespondents differ from respondents.

1. Yes

2. Subject addressed

3. No information

Results are clearly presented.

1. Yes, complete

2. Yes, partial

3. No

Results reflect the objectives of the study.

1. Yes

2. No

Discussion

Summary results in relation to the objectives of the study.

1. Yes

2. No

It mentions the strengths of the study.

1. Yes

2. No

It indicates the limitations of the study.

1. Yes

2. No

There is an explicit discussion of the generalization of results.

1. Yes

2. No

Ethical quality indicators

Report on the financing of the study.

1. Yes

2. No

Review of the study by a Research Ethics Committee.

1. Yes

2. Reported exempted from a committee

3. No

Report on procedures for individuals’ consent

1. Yes

2. Reported refused informed consent

3. No