Are systematic reviews taking heterogeneity into account? An analysis from the Infectious Diseases Module of the Cochrane Library

Ref ID 645
First Author S. Hahn
Journal Unknown
Year Of Publishing 2000
URL https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10970017/
Keywords Cochrane
Heterogeneity
Immunology
Problem(s) Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
Number of systematic reviews included 24
Summary of Findings 86 meta-analyses from the 24 included Cochrane reviews were assessed. Of these, twelve meta-analyses from five reviews contained heterogeneity that was not addressed.
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? Yes
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? No