Transitivity, coherence, and reliability of network meta-analyses comparing proximal humerus fracture treatments: a meta-epidemiological study

Transitivity, coherence, and reliability of network meta-analyses comparing proximal humerus fracture treatments: a meta-epidemiological study

Abstract Background Network meta-analyses can be valuable for decision-makers in guiding clinical practice. However, for network meta-analysis results to be reliable, the assumptions of both transitivity and coherence must be met, and the methodology should adhere to current best practices. We aimed...

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Main Authors: Nicolai Sandau, Thomas Vedste Aagaard, Asbjørn Hróbjartsson, Ian A. Harris, Stig Brorson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Proximal humerus fractures
Shoulder fractures
Network meta-analyses
Methodological quality
Transitivity
Indirectness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07119-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07119-w

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