- Framework of problems / Objective
- Spin or subjective interpretation of findings
- A new classification of spin in systematic reviews and meta-analyses was developed and ranked according to the severity
Ref ID | 396 |
First Author | A. Yavchitz |
Journal | JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY |
Year Of Publishing | 2016 |
URL | https://www.jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4356(16)00057-3/fulltext |
Keywords |
Abstract / summary Spin Inference General medical |
Problem(s) |
Spin or subjective interpretation of findings |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
Summary of Findings | 13 types of spin specific to the systematic review design were identified. Spin was classified into three categories: (1) misleading reporting, (2) misleading interpretation, and (3) inappropriate extrapolation. Spin ranked as the most severe by the 122 people who participated in the survey were (1) recommendations for clinical practice not supported by findings in the conclusion, (2) misleading title, and (3) selective reporting. |
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 |