Because there was no statistical difference between the mean
item scores as evaluated by the experts, the items were not
weighted and the scoring was simplified to a 3-point scale from
0 to 2. If one considers that MINORS involves eight items for
non-comparative studies and 12 items for comparative studies
and that the maximum item score is 2, the ideal global score
would be 16 for the non-comparative studies and 24 for the
comparative studies.