Systematic review of the empirical evidence of study publication bias and outcome reporting bias - an updated review.

BACKGROUND:The increased use of meta-analysis in systematic reviews of healthcare interventions has highlighted several types of bias that can arise during the completion of a randomised controlled trial. Study publication bias and outcome reporting bias have been recognised as a potential threat to...

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Main Authors: Kerry Dwan, Carrol Gamble, Paula R Williamson, Jamie J Kirkham, Reporting Bias Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3702538?pdf=render