Outcome choice and definition in systematic reviews leads to few eligible studies included in meta-analyses: a case study.

Ian J SaldanhaKristina B LindsleySarah MoneyHannah J KimmelBryant T SmithKay Dickersin

Published in: BMC medical research methodology (2020)

Outcome choice during systematic reviews can lead to few eligible studies included in meta-analyses. Core outcome sets and improved reporting of outcomes can help solve some of these problems.

Keyphrases

meta analyses
systematic review
randomized controlled trial
mental health
case control
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
weight loss