# Inclusion Criteria

> Apply inclusion/exclusion criteria systematically in literature reviews. Use when: (1) Screening abstracts, (2) Reviewing full texts, (3) Documenting screening decisions, (4) Ensuring PRISMA compliance.

- Skill: `aibot88/inclusion-criteria` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aibot88/inclusion-criteria`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aibot88/inclusion-criteria/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: aibot88 (https://skillmd.com/u/aibot88)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aibot88/inclusion-criteria

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# Inclusion Criteria Application Skill

## Purpose
Systematically apply eligibility criteria during literature screening.

## Criteria Components

**PICOS Framework:**
- **P**opulation: Who?
- **I**ntervention: What?
- **C**omparison: Compared to?
- **O**utcome: Measuring?
- **S**tudy design: How?

## Example Criteria

**Inclusion:**
- Adults (18+ years)
- Randomized controlled trials
- Published in English
- Depression as primary outcome
- Published 2010-2024

**Exclusion:**
- Non-human studies
- Case reports/case series
- No control group
- Depression as secondary outcome only

## Decision Making

**Title/Abstract Screening:**
- Liberal inclusion (when in doubt, include)
- Quick decisions
- High sensitivity

**Full-Text Review:**
- Strict application of criteria
- Document reasons for exclusion
- Record in PRISMA flow diagram

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