Meta-analyzability Concerns in Meta-analyses

Chih Yang Hsu; Yen Nung Lin

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2019.01.002

Meta-analyzability Concerns in Meta-analyses

Chih Yang Hsu, Yen Nung Lin

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Abstract

Many studies to date have conducted a meta-analysis on a mix of effectiveness and superiority studies. This methodological flaw will lead to difficulties in interpreting the results. We addressed this issue in this article, illustrated our point with a simulated experiment, and re-analyzed a recent meta-analysis study based on the effectiveness-superiority dichotomy to provide a real-world correlate of our point of view.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1574-1577
Number of pages	4
Journal	Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume	100
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2019.01.002
Publication status	Published - Jan 1 2019

Keywords

Clinical Effectiveness
Meta-Analysis
Methods
Rehabilitation
Superiority Trial
Systemic Reviews

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation

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