SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS: A GLOSSARY

Authors

  • Wong LP

Abstract

Systematic review is a comprehensive review of research findings in which all of the primary studies are systematically identified, appraised and summarised using an explicit and reproducible methodology. Meta-analysis is the statistical component of a systematic review in which
combinable studies are drawn together via a statistical process. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses are routinely being used in the evidence-based approach to medicine. These short notes intend to
highlight important terms in systematic-review and meta-analysis. It is a beginner's guide for health care professional of any discipline involved in research or practice who seeks to gain more comprehensive understanding of important terms used in systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Published

2017-07-23

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2007)

Section

Research article

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