- Framework of problems /
- Low methodological (AMSTAR) quality
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis published in indexed Portuguese medical journals: time trends and critical appraisal
Ref ID | 832 |
First Author | L. Prada |
Journal | BMC MEDICAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY |
Year Of Publishing | 2022 |
URL | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-022-01591-z#Sec2 |
Keywords |
General medical Non-Cochrane reviews Low methodological quality |
Problem(s) |
Low methodological (AMSTAR) quality |
Number of systematic reviews included | 66 |
Summary of Findings | From 66 included systematic reviews published up to August 2020 in Portuguese medical journals indexed in MEDLINE (via Pubmed). Most of the 66 systematic reviews (n = 46; 69.7%) were rated as being of “critically low-quality” according to AMSTAR 2. |
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 |