- Framework of problems / Comprehensive
- Errors or omissions in search strategy
- Is quality control of Cochrane reviews in controversial areas sufficient?
Ref ID | 670 |
First Author | J.M. Bjordal |
Journal | JOURNAL OF ALTERNATIVE & COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE |
Year Of Publishing | 2006 |
URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16566678/ |
Keywords |
Cochrane Reproducibility Error Subgroup Rheumatology Influence Searching |
Problem(s) |
Errors or omissions in search strategy Weaknesses identified in some Cochrane reviews Errors in study inclusion or omission of relevant studies Unplanned or unjustified subgroup or sensitivity analyses |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
Summary of Findings | The Cochrane review's conclusions was found to neither robust nor valid. Eighteen questionable selections were identified including omissions of trials and data and unperformed subgroup analysis which favoured negative review 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 |