Restrictions and their reporting in systematic reviews of effectiveness: an observational study
Abstract Background Restrictions in systematic reviews (SRs) can lead to bias and may affect conclusions. Therefore, it is important to report whether and which restrictions were used. This study aims to examine the use of restrictions regarding language, publication period, and study type, as well...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-08-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01710-w |