- Framework of problems / Rigorous
- Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews
- A case study of a retracted systematic review on interactive health communication applications: impact on media, scientists, and patients
| Ref ID | 195 |
| First Author | R. Rada |
| Journal | JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH |
| Year Of Publishing | 2005 |
| URL | https://www.jmir.org/2005/2/e18/ |
| Keywords |
• Cochrane • Retraction • Telemedicine • Heterogeneity • Error |
| Problem(s) |
• Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews • Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity • Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis • Perpetuates citation of poor quality primary study data |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
| Summary of Findings | Qualitative findings from a case study attempting to demonstrate impact from a retracted Cochrane review, published in 2004, for chronically ill people using interactive programmes. Specific deficits in the review were errors in data synthesis and inappropriate meta-analysis of heterogenous trials. Authors highlighted that the initial findings from the review perseverated in the Cochrane database, and media reports long after the review had been retracted. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | N/A |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | No |