Journal article
The Influence of Display and Statistical Factors on the Interpretation of Metaanalysis Results by Physicians
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the extent to which various factors affect the interpretation of metaanalytic results by physicians.
STUDY DESIGN: A sample of 120 physicians, selected from The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), was randomly assigned to 1 of 6 groups (n = 20) created from a combination of 3 summary measures and 2 levels of disease severity. The intervention consisted of a written …
Authors
Raina PS; Brehaut JC; Platt RW; Klassen TP; Moher D; St. John P; Bryant D; Viola R; Pham B
Journal
Medical Care, Vol. 43, No. 12, pp. 1242–1249
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
12 2005
DOI
10.1097/01.mlr.0000185710.62071.7f
ISSN
0025-7079