| 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.