After collecting all articles identified from the search, we removed duplicates. Articles were screened against inclusion criteria; relevant full texts were retrieved for further assessment to ensure quality. Titles and abstracts were screened by two researchers. After final exclusion of articles according to our inclusion and exclusion criteria, relevant papers were ready for quality appraisal.
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