- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Cochrane systematic reviews of Chinese herbal medicines: an overview
| Ref ID | 566 |
| First Author | J. Hu |
| Journal | PLOS ONE |
| Year Of Publishing | 2011 |
| URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22174870/ |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Complimentary & Alternative Heterogeneity Low reporting quality Low methodological quality |
| Problem(s) |
Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity Low reporting or methodological quality (OTHER GUIDANCE) |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 58 |
| Summary of Findings | 70% of included reviews were too broad in terms of combining multiple interventions such as herbs or preparations into the synthesis. Merging a heterogeneous range of interventions make the comprehensiveness of the review's literature searches more unlikely. |
| 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? | Yes |