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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Research Methodology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-020-0898-2 |