| Ref ID | 1073 |
| First Author | X. Xue |
| Journal | ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION |
| Year Of Publishing | 2024 |
| URL | https://www-sciencedirect-com.sheffield.idm.oclc.org/science/article/pii/S0003999324000273?via%3Dihub |
| Keywords |
• Endocrinology • Subgroup • Heterogeneity • Missing data |
| Problem(s) |
• Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity • Lack of statistical expertise in handling of quantitative data • Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies |
| Article Type | Editorial |
| Article Subtype | Comment/letter |
| First Author Country | China |
| Aim | To highlight several issues in a systematic review on the effectiveness of aerobic and resistance exercise for middle-aged and older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus published in 2023. |
| Level of Investigation | Descriptive |
| Summary of Findings | The letter's authors note that they are aware of an eligible study that was not included in the systematic review. They also recommend that a fixed-effect model should have been used instead of a random-effects model due to the result of the test for heterogeneity. Finally they find the assessment of mental health-related quality of life (mental HRQoL) to be insufficient and could have been explored further by conducting a subgroup analysis. |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
| Number of eligible systematic reviews assessed | 1 |
| Treatment impacted | Not Applicable |
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| Interpretation impacted | Not Applicable |
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