- Framework of problems / Rigourous
- Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity
- Reduce variation and improve quality in meta-analyses
| Ref ID | 746 |
| First Author | L. Timmermans |
| Journal | ANNALS OF SURGERY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2014 |
| URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24253146/ |
| Keywords |
Surgery Heterogeneity Low reporting quality |
| Problem(s) |
Intervention not described / defined Inadequate analysis of heterogeneity |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 1 |
| Summary of Findings | The authors of the letters highlight that the randomised controlled trials included in the meta-analysis are highly heterogenous with regards to interventions, types of surgery (cerebrospinal fluid to breast surgery) and patient characteristics (adults and children). The differences between trials highlighted by the letter authors call into question the validity of the meta-analysis and conclusion. |
| 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? |