Summary of Critical Appraisal

First Author,
Publication Year,
Study Design

Strengths

Limitations

Kuhle⁵ 2011

Systematic review

Comprehensive literature search based on clearly defined objectives
Summary of study characteristics and list of included and excluded studies provided
Grey literature was included in the search strategy

Publication bias not assessed

Goldbart⁶ 2012

RCT

Method of randomization described
Power calculation was performed to determine adequate sample size
Patients and outcome assessors blinded
All patients received assigned treatment

Enrolled patients had mild to moderate sleep apnea, limiting generalizability to patients with more severe conditions

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First Author, Publication Year, Study Design	Strengths	Limitations
Kuhle⁵ 2011 Systematic review	Comprehensive literature search based on clearly defined objectives Summary of study characteristics and list of included and excluded studies provided Grey literature was included in the search strategy	Publication bias not assessed
Goldbart⁶ 2012 RCT	Method of randomization described Power calculation was performed to determine adequate sample size Patients and outcome assessors blinded All patients received assigned treatment	Enrolled patients had mild to moderate sleep apnea, limiting generalizability to patients with more severe conditions