Does type of funding affect reporting in network meta-analysis? A scoping review of network meta-analyses.
Areti Angeliki VeronikiEric Kai Chung WongCarole LunnyJuan Camilo Martinez MolinaIvan D FlorezAndrea C TriccoSharon E StrausPublished in: Systematic reviews (2023)
Differences in completeness of reporting and author characteristics were apparent among NMAs with different types of funding. Publicly-sponsored NMAs had the best reporting and published their findings in higher impact-factor journals. Knowledge users should be mindful of this potential funding bias in NMAs.