- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis
- Incorrect inclusion of individual studies and methodological flaws in systematic review and meta-analysis
Ref ID | 1 |
First Author | R. Aabenhus |
Journal | BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE |
Year Of Publishing | 2014 |
URL | http://bjgp.org/content/64/622/221.2.full.pdf+html |
Keywords |
Error General medical |
Problem(s) |
Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis Data extraction errors and double counting |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
Summary of Findings | The authors highlight concerns in the conduct of one systematic review published in the British Journal of General Practice over double counting; erroneous study inclusion; inadequate analysis of heterogeneity and error in statistical effect calculation |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | No |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? |