Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who
Meta-analysis is a method of review that summarises the results of previous research of the same particular issue in a systematic and quantitative way. A meta-analysis that properly combines results from different studies will average out differences caused by random variation and produce a more pre...
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| author | Wong, Li Ping Ab Sallam, Atiya Chan, Edwin Shih Yen Lang, Chim Choy |
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| description | Meta-analysis is a method of review that summarises the results of previous research of the same particular issue in a systematic and quantitative way. A meta-analysis that properly combines results from different studies will average out differences caused by random variation and produce a more precise estimate of the true effect. It may also detect and investigate heterogeneity among studies thus providing a deeper understanding of clinical dilemmas and guidance on resolving them.in this way a meta-analysis will be a better guide to practice than an individual study. Meta-analysis also has its limitations as it is largely dependent on the quality of published data and requires careful planning and execution of a valid protocol, together with cautious interpretation of the results. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-245232020-07-20T02:23:24Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/24523/ Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who Wong, Li Ping Ab Sallam, Atiya Chan, Edwin Shih Yen Lang, Chim Choy R Medicine Meta-analysis is a method of review that summarises the results of previous research of the same particular issue in a systematic and quantitative way. A meta-analysis that properly combines results from different studies will average out differences caused by random variation and produce a more precise estimate of the true effect. It may also detect and investigate heterogeneity among studies thus providing a deeper understanding of clinical dilemmas and guidance on resolving them.in this way a meta-analysis will be a better guide to practice than an individual study. Meta-analysis also has its limitations as it is largely dependent on the quality of published data and requires careful planning and execution of a valid protocol, together with cautious interpretation of the results. Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya 2000 Article PeerReviewed Wong, Li Ping and Ab Sallam, Atiya and Chan, Edwin Shih Yen and Lang, Chim Choy (2000) Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 5 (2). pp. 78-84. ISSN 1823-7339, https://jummec.um.edu.my/article/view/4467 |
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