- Framework of problems / Comprehensive
- Poor consideration of publication bias
- The appropriateness of asymmetry tests for publication bias in meta-analyses: a large survey
| Ref ID | 649 |
| First Author | J. P. Ioannidis |
| Journal | CMAJ |
| Year Of Publishing | 2007 |
| URL | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1839799/pdf/20070410s00015p1091.pdf |
| Keywords |
• Publication bias • General medical |
| Problem(s) |
• Poor consideration of publication bias |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 464 |
| Summary of Findings | In most meta-analyses, the application of funnel-plot asymmetry tests to detect publication bias is inappropriate or not meaningful. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | No |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |