A comparison of statistical methods for identifying out-of-date systematic reviews.

BACKGROUND: Systematic reviews (SRs) can provide accurate and reliable evidence, typically about the effectiveness of health interventions. Evidence is dynamic, and if SRs are out-of-date this information may not be useful; it may even be harmful. This study aimed to compare five statistical methods...

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Main Authors: Porjai Pattanittum, Malinee Laopaiboon, David Moher, Pisake Lumbiganon, Chetta Ngamjarus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3502410?pdf=render