- Framework of problems / Transparent
- Unwieldy/ difficult to read
- Interpreting systematic reviews: are we ready to make our own conclusions? A cross-sectional study
Ref ID | 729 |
First Author | N. M. Lai |
Journal | BMC MEDICINE |
Year Of Publishing | 2011 |
URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21450083/ |
Keywords |
Cochrane Abstract / summary General medical |
Problem(s) |
Unwieldy/ difficult to read |
Number of systematic reviews included | 4 |
Summary of Findings | The majority of participants could not generate appropriate conclusions from systematic reviews in the absence of guidance provided by the authors’ conclusions. 60.3% correctly identified the direction of effect, and 30.1% chose the best conclusions, having identified both the direction of effect and the strength of evidence. |
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 |