Outcome choice and definition in systematic reviews leads to few eligible studies included in meta-analyses: a case study

Abstract Background There is broad recognition of the importance of evidence in informing clinical decisions. When information from all studies included in a systematic review (“review”) does not contribute to a meta-analysis, decision-makers can be frustrated. Our objectives were to use the field o...

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Main Authors: Ian J. Saldanha, Kristina B. Lindsley, Sarah Money, Hannah J. Kimmel, Bryant T. Smith, Kay Dickersin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-020-0898-2