- Framework of problems / Objective
- Failure to define clinically meaningful outcomes
- Some problems with Cochrane reviews of diet and chronic disease
| Ref ID | 224 |
| First Author | A. S. Truswell |
| Journal | EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION |
| Year Of Publishing | 2005 |
| URL | https://www.nature.com/articles/1602189.pdf |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Nutrition Missing data Error Spin Low reporting quality |
| Problem(s) |
Perpetuates citation of poor quality primary study data Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews Failure to define clinically meaningful outcomes Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies Intervention not described / defined Spin or subjective interpretation of findings |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 2 |
| Summary of Findings | The flaws with two Cochrane systematic reviews of dietary interventions published in 2001 and 2002 highlighted were: inclusion of unsuitable trials due to study design; omission of relevant trials; inappropriate research outcomes; lack of definition of intervention outcomes; and unsubstantiated conclusions. |
| 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? |