inclusion-criteria-design

name	inclusion-criteria-design
description	Define inclusion/exclusion criteria for systematic study selection in meta-analysis
execution	subagent
prompt	./prompt.md
input	pico_framework, study_types
used-by	meta-analysis

Inclusion Criteria Design SOP

Define rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria for study selection, ensuring reproducibility and minimizing selection bias.

When to Use

• After PICO formulation is complete
• Before beginning systematic search
• When refining scope after pilot search reveals too many/few results

Input

• pico_framework: The structured PICO/PECO output from pico-formulation
• study_types: Acceptable study designs (RCT, cohort, case-control, cross-sectional, etc.)

Output

Complete eligibility criteria document with decision rules for borderline cases, suitable for independent screening by multiple reviewers.