- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Flawed risk of bias undertaken
- The method quality of cross-over studies involved in Cochrane Systematic Reviews
| Ref ID | 676 |
| First Author | H. Ding |
| Journal | PLOS ONE |
| Year Of Publishing | 2015 |
| URL | https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0120519 |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Risk of bias General medical |
| Problem(s) |
Flawed risk of bias undertaken |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 60 |
| Summary of Findings | None of the included reviews undertook a risk of bias assessment specific for the included cross-over studies. Items specific for cross-over studies were seldom considered anywhere in quality assessment of the reviews. When the authors reassessed the risk of bias, including 3 items specific to cross-over trials, a low risk of bias was judged for appropriate cross-over design in 79%, carry-over effects in 34% and for reporting data in all stages of the trial in 82%. |
| 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 |