Opposing systematic reviews: the effects of two quality rating instruments on evidence regarding t'ai chi and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women

Ref ID 281
First Author S. Y. Alperson
Journal JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
Year Of Publishing 2011
URL https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/acm.2010.0175
Keywords Complimentary & Alternative
Risk of bias
Problem(s) Ignores setting or context of included studies which limits review applicability
Flawed risk of bias undertaken
Number of systematic reviews included 2
Summary of Findings Two systematic reviews of t’ai chi interventions on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women were found to have starkly opposing conclusions due to the choice of quality appraisal tool. The authors conclude that the use of the Jadad scale in one review was not only inadequate but also inappropriate for reviewing t’ai chi studies, potentially misleading researchers, clinicians and policymakers.
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? Yes
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? Yes