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