Systematic review and meta-analysis: A glossary
Systematic review is a comprehensive review of research findings in which all of the primary studies are systematically identified, appraised and summarised using an explicit and reproducible methodology. Meta-analysis is the statistical component of a systematic review in which combinable studies...
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| description | Systematic review is a comprehensive review of research findings in which all of the primary studies are systematically identified, appraised and summarised using an explicit and reproducible methodology. Meta-analysis is the statistical component of a systematic review in which
combinable studies are drawn together via a statistical process. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are routinely being used in the evidence-based approach to medicine. These short notes intend to highlight important terms in systematic-review and meta-analysis. It is a beginner's guide for health care professional of any discipline involved in research or practice who seeks to gain more comprehensive understanding of important terms used in systematic review and meta-analysis. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-244492020-06-02T04:24:12Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/24449/ Systematic review and meta-analysis: A glossary Wong, Li Ping R Medicine Systematic review is a comprehensive review of research findings in which all of the primary studies are systematically identified, appraised and summarised using an explicit and reproducible methodology. Meta-analysis is the statistical component of a systematic review in which combinable studies are drawn together via a statistical process. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are routinely being used in the evidence-based approach to medicine. These short notes intend to highlight important terms in systematic-review and meta-analysis. It is a beginner's guide for health care professional of any discipline involved in research or practice who seeks to gain more comprehensive understanding of important terms used in systematic review and meta-analysis. Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 2007 Article PeerReviewed Wong, Li Ping (2007) Systematic review and meta-analysis: A glossary. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 10 (1). pp. 3-10. ISSN 1823-7339, https://jummec.um.edu.my/article/view/4551 |
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