- Framework of problems / Comprehensive
- Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies
- Incomplete Systematic Meta-analysis of Pharmacological Therapies for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Ref ID | 192 |
First Author | N. Katakami |
Journal | JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT |
Year Of Publishing | 2018 |
URL | https://www.jpsmjournal.com/article/S0885-3924(18)30125-8/pdf |
Keywords |
Missing data Pain |
Problem(s) |
Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
Summary of Findings | The author highlights that two relevant studies were erroneously missed from the systematic review and that inclusion of these studies are likely to impact the findings of the subsequent meta-analysis. The authors of the systematic review in question reply to the letter to confirm that the studies were inexplicably missed and the review requires updating. |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? |