Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who

Wong, Li Ping and Ab Sallam, Atiya and Chan, Edwin Shih Yen and Lang, Chim Choy (2000) Introduction of meta-analysis: What, why and who. Journal of the University of Malaya Medical Centre (JUMMEC), 5 (2). pp. 78-84. ISSN 1823-7339,

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Abstract

Meta-analysis is a method of review that summarises the results of previous research of the same particular issue in a systematic and quantitative way. A meta-analysis that properly combines results from different studies will average out differences caused by random variation and produce a more precise estimate of the true effect. It may also detect and investigate heterogeneity among studies thus providing a deeper understanding of clinical dilemmas and guidance on resolving them.in this way a meta-analysis will be a better guide to practice than an individual study. Meta-analysis also has its limitations as it is largely dependent on the quality of published data and requires careful planning and execution of a valid protocol, together with cautious interpretation of the results.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Additional Information: DH
Uncontrolled Keywords: Quantitative review; critical appraisal; overall effect; publication bias
Subjects: R Medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine
Depositing User: Mr Jasny Razali
Date Deposited: 20 Jul 2020 02:23
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2020 02:23
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/24523

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