R0002/2026-03-13/C009 — Self-Audit¶
Summary¶
| Domain | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eligibility criteria | Low risk |
| Search comprehensiveness | Low risk |
| Evaluation consistency | Low risk |
| Synthesis fairness | Low risk |
Overall risk of bias: Low
Detail¶
Eligibility Criteria¶
Rating: Low risk
Sources were included if they directly addressed the IOM/NAS report on systematic review standards, its standard count, element count, or stage organization. Targeted the primary report through multiple access points. No borderline decisions were required.
Search Comprehensiveness¶
Rating: Low risk
Three search rounds conducted: initial broad search (S01), multi-step verification combining WebFetch and WebSearch (S02), and a final targeted confirmation (S03). Multiple access points for the same report were checked (NAP, NCBI Bookshelf, PubMed). The critical 82-element count was confirmed by an explicit quote from the primary source.
Evaluation Consistency¶
Rating: Low risk
All sources evaluated using the same scorecard dimensions. The primary source (IOM report) and government-hosted reproduction (NCBI) both received High reliability ratings. No differential treatment of evidence.
Synthesis Fairness¶
Rating: Low risk
The synthesis noted the minor attribution imprecision (IOM vs NAS) without exaggerating its significance. All numerical claims were verified against primary text. The distinction between chapters (5) and stages (4) was investigated and resolved transparently.
Flags¶
No flags raised.