Combining endpoint and change data did not affect the summary standardised mean difference in pairwise and network meta‐analyses: An empirical study in depression

When studies use different scales to measure continuous outcomes, standardised mean differences (SMD) are required to meta‐analyse the data. However, outcomes are often reported as endpoint or change from baseline scores. Combining corresponding SMDs can be problematic and available guidance advises...

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Main Authors: Ostinelli, EG, Efthimiou, O, Luo, Y, Miguel, C, Karyotaki, E, Cuijpers, P, Furukawa, TA, Salanti, G, Cipriani, A
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: Wiley 2024