- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Potential Problems With Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
| Ref ID | 321 |
| First Author | R. J. Gatchel |
| Journal | JOURNAL OF PAIN |
| Year Of Publishing | 2017 |
| URL | https://www.jpain.org/article/S1526-5900(16)30237-1/pdf |
| Keywords |
Mental health Pain Error Publication bias Heterogeneity Low reporting quality |
| Problem(s) |
Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity Poor consideration of publication bias Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies Intervention not described / defined |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
| Summary of Findings | The letter highlights concerns with the conduct and interpretation of one systematic review of conservative interventions for nonspecific chronic spinal pain published in 2016. Concerns include omission of potentially relevant trials, misclassification of interventions, considerable methodological heterogeneity and incongruent analyses and failure to adequately consider publication bias. |
| 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? |