期刊
JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY
卷 41, 期 7, 页码 496-504出版社
J O S P T
DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3333
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forest plot; literature review; statistical analysis; systematic review
SYNOPSIS: With the focus on evidence-based practice in healthcare, a well-conducted systematic review that includes a meta-analysis where indicated represents a high level of evidence for treatment effectiveness. The purpose of this commentary is to assist clinicians in understanding meta-analysis as a statistical tool using both published articles and explanations of components of the technique. We describe what meta-analysis is, what heterogeneity is, and how it affects meta-analysis, effect size, the modeling techniques of meta-analysis, and strengths and weaknesses of meta-analysis. Common components like forest plot interpretation, software that may be used, special cases for meta-analysis, such as subgroup analysis, individual patient data, and meta-regression, and a discussion of criticisms, are included. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2011;41(7):496-504. doi:10.2519/jospt.2011.3333
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