1. Improving the conduct and reporting of meta‐analyses.
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Smith, Graeme Drummond, Aveyard, Helen, Jane, Noyes, and Penny, Kay I.
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EXPERIMENTAL design , *PUBLICATION bias , *PROFESSIONAL practice , *META-analysis , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *RESEARCH methodology , *SERIAL publications , *EVIDENCE-based medicine , *MEDICAL protocols , *RESEARCH bias , *MEDICAL research - Abstract
An editorial is presented improving the quality and reporting of meta-analyses in nursing research. It emphasizes the importance of rigorous methodology, including adhering to reporting guidelines, assessing statistical issues, considering heterogeneity, and evaluating publication bias. It mentions the aims to guide authors in conducting high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses, contributing to evidence-based nursing care.
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- 2023
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