- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Low reporting or methodological quality (OTHER GUIDANCE)
- A review of methodological quality of systematic reviews on multiple pregnancies
Ref ID | 306 |
First Author | P. M. Jayaram |
Journal | JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY |
Year Of Publishing | 2006 |
URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17130017/ |
Keywords |
Publication bias Heterogeneity Gynaecology Low reporting quality Searching Low methodological quality |
Problem(s) |
Low reporting or methodological quality (OTHER GUIDANCE) Insufficient literature searches Poor consideration of publication bias Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity |
Number of systematic reviews included | 14 |
Summary of Findings | Only 57% of included reviews specified the review question. Adequate literature search without language restriction and the use of a reference list was found in 50% reviews, but the risk of missing studies was assessed in only 7% reviews. Quality assessment of included studies was reported in 50% and tabulation of their findings was reported in 57% reviews, but heterogeneity of results was evaluated in only 28% reviews. |
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? | No |