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Table 3 Evidence ratings [27]

From: Structured approaches to promote patient and family engagement in treatment in acute care hospital settings: protocol for a systematic scoping review

Strong evidence of effect

More than one study with a MMAT rating of ****

Moderate evidence of effect

One or more studies with a MMAT of ***

Limited evidence of effect

One or more studies with a MMAT rating of ** or less

Conflicting evidence

Inconsistent findings across studies, with MMAT ratings of *** or more

No evidence

No studies, or conflicting findings with MMAT ratings of ** or less

  1. *Overall methodological rating (*one criterion met to ****all criteria met)