- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Statistical methods can be improved within Cochrane pregnancy and childbirth reviews
Ref ID | 600 |
First Author | R. D. Riley |
Journal | JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY |
Year Of Publishing | 2011 |
URL | https://www.jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4356(10)00284-2/fulltext |
Keywords |
Cochrane Statistical Expertise Publication bias Heterogeneity Inference Gynaecology |
Problem(s) |
Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity Poor consideration of publication bias Lack of statistical expertise in handling of quantitative data Incorrect interpretation or statistical inference error from meta-analysis |
Number of systematic reviews included | 75 |
Summary of Findings | Of the 44 reviews that reported one or more random effects meta-analyses, none correctly interpreted its pooled result. 91% of reviews did not assess publication bias. 65% of reviews with substantial heterogeneity did not explore the causes of the heterogeneity. |
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 |