- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Cochrane reviews more rigorous/higher quality than non-Cochrane reviews
- Non-Cochrane vs. Cochrane reviews were twice as likely to have positive conclusion statements: cross-sectional study
| Ref ID | 601 |
| First Author | A. C. Tricco |
| Journal | JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2009 |
| URL | https://www.jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4356(08)00227-8/fulltext |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Spin Influence General medical Team Non-Cochrane reviews |
| Problem(s) |
Cochrane reviews more rigorous/higher quality than non-Cochrane reviews |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 296 |
| Summary of Findings | Non-Cochrane reviews were significantly more likely to contain positive conclusions than Cochrane reviewers. A higher proportion of Cochrane reviews had indeterminate conclusions, |
| 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 |