- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis
- Errors in systematic reviews: an example of computed tomography screening for lung cancer
Ref ID | 577 |
First Author | R. Yip |
Journal | EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION |
Year Of Publishing | 2014 |
URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23715405/ |
Keywords |
Diagnostic Error Oncology |
Problem(s) |
Data extraction errors and double counting Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies Errors in effect estimate calculations or data synthesis |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
Summary of Findings | 151 errors were identified in total: 13 errors in selection of studies, 124 in misrepresentation of published reports, and 14 errors in calculation and rounding. |
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 |