- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Conflicts of interest or funding of included studies not assessed
- Systematic Reviews in Craniofacial Trauma—Strengths and Weaknesses
| Ref ID | 296 |
| First Author | C. Hunter |
| Journal | ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2016 |
| URL | https://journals.lww.com/annalsplasticsurgery/Abstract/2016/09000/Systematic_Reviews_in_Craniofacial.21.aspx |
| Keywords |
• Surgery • Publication bias • Error • Low reporting quality • Searching • Disclosure • Low methodological quality • Single reviewer |
| Problem(s) |
• Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis • Insufficient literature searches • Reasons for excluding potentially eligible studies not provided • Single reviewer / lack of double checking • Poor consideration of publication bias • Conflicts of interest or funding of included studies not assessed • Low methodological (AMSTAR) quality • Conflict of interest statement or disclosures for review authors missing |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 26 |
| Summary of Findings | The median AMSTAR score of all included systematic reviews was 4.5, consistent with a “poor-to-fair” quality. Common reasons for low methodological quality were: Reasons for excluding potentially eligible studies not provided; Single reviewer / lack of double checking; Poor consideration of publication bias; Conflicts of interest or funding of included studies not assessed; Conflict of interest statement or disclosures for review authors missing; Insufficient literature searches and Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis |
| 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? | Yes |