Perils of systematic reviews

Ref ID 768
First Author A. Lang
Journal CMAJ
Year Of Publishing 2005
URL https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15795389
Keywords Cochrane
Spin
Gynaecology
Problem(s) Spin or subjective interpretation of findings
Number of systematic reviews included 1
Summary of Findings The letter highlights a reportedly unwarranted conclusion from a Cochrane systematic review published in 2004 which included no studies of support for women and families after a perinatal death. The authors caution that conclusions from reviews that include no high-quality studies must be considered carefully and should be well substantiated by other 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?