Journal article
The reporting quality of meta-analyses improves: a random sampling study
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To determine the overall quality of reporting of meta-analyses (QUOROMs) of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) based on the QUOROM statement, to compare the reporting quality of paper-based articles and Cochrane reviews, and to determine whether compliance with the statement improves over time.
STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: A random sample of systematic reviews or meta-analyses of RCTs was selected from Medline (2000-2005).
Authors
Wen J; Ren Y; Wang L; Li Y; Liu Y; Zhou M; Liu P; Ye L; Li Y; Tian W
Journal
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, Vol. 61, No. 8, pp. 770–775
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
August 2008
DOI
10.1016/j.jclinepi.2007.10.008
ISSN
0895-4356