Publication bias in dermatology systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Publication bias in dermatology systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Highlights • Publication bias was evaluated in 21.8% of reviews. • Systematic reviewers are using inappropriate methods to evaluate publication bias. • Publication bias should be evaluated and reported in dermatology reviews.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of dermatological science 2016-05, Vol.82 (2), p.69-74
Hauptverfasser: Atakpo, Paul, Vassar, Matt, Ph.D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Dermatology
Dermatology - standards
Humans
Meta-analysis
Meta-Analysis as Topic
Publication Bias
Review Literature as Topic
Systematic review
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Publication bias was evaluated in 21.8% of reviews. • Systematic reviewers are using inappropriate methods to evaluate publication bias. • Publication bias should be evaluated and reported in dermatology reviews.
ISSN:0923-1811
1873-569X
DOI:10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.02.005