Data extraction and comparison for complex systematic reviews: a step-by-step guideline and an implementation example using open-source software

Abstract Background Data extraction (DE) is a challenging step in systematic reviews (SRs). Complex SRs can involve multiple interventions and/or outcomes and encompass multiple research questions. Attempts have been made to clarify DE aspects focusing on the subsequent meta-analysis; there are, how...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Afifi, Henrik Stryhn, Javier Sanchez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-023-02322-1