BMC Med Res Methodol September 2021 PMID 34544368

Conducting proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic reviews: a guide for synthesisers of evidence.

Timothy Hugh Barker, Celina Borges Migliavaca, Cinara Stein, Verônica Colpani, Maicon Falavigna, Edoardo Aromataris, Zachary Munn

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Several comments emphasize the practical relevance of the publication, describing it as a helpful guide for meta-analysis of single-arm studies and expressing strong support. Words like 'great presentation,' 'strongly recommended,' and 'guidance' suggest a positive and engaged attitude, with users recognizing the article’s importance for improving research synthesis methods.

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The text discusses the challenges and increasing use of proportional meta-analysis for synthesizing data from single groups, highlighting the lack of detailed guidance for researchers.
It provides an overview and practical examples for systematic review authors on how to conduct, interpret, and report proportional meta-analyses, emphasizing its importance in evidence synthesis.
The guide aims to offer clear, methodological advice to help researchers apply this technique effectively within systematic reviews, including considerations for statistical analysis and presentation.]

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Risk of Bias Assessment Tools and Methodologies in Research

Dr. Tim Barker discusses risk of bias in research, focusing on JBIs critical appraisal tools, their structures, features, and developments to ensure internal validity in systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.

JBI · Jun 8, 2022 14,864 views

Guidelines for Conducting Proportional Meta-Analysis in Systematic Reviews

This video discusses the challenges and importance of proportional meta-analysis for synthesizing single-group data, offering practical guidance for researchers on conducting, interpreting, and reporting this method…

Medicine RTCL TV · Oct 8, 2023 41 views

Proportional Meta-Analysis in Systematic Reviews: A Practical Guide

The video discusses the challenges and use of proportional meta-analysis for synthesizing data from single groups, providing practical guidance for systematic review authors on conducting, interpreting, and reporting…

Medicine RTCL TV · Aug 6, 2023 27 views

Megan Kennedy

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

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Miyoung Choi

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

Nov 9, 2021 · 8 shares · 54 followers View post →

Fernando Fernandez-Llimos

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Strongly recommended article for meta-analysis of single arm studies: https://t.co/QFpWQVFYAl

Nov 9, 2021 · 1 like · 81 followers View post →

Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

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Nur GUVEN OZDEMİR

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

Nov 9, 2021 · 8 shares · 63 followers View post →

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

Nov 8, 2021 · 8 shares · 6,709 followers View post →

Abraham E. Gracia R.

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

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JBI

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

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Cochrane Australia

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RT @ZacMunn: Great presentation on when you can (and when you shouldn't) use proportional meta-analysis in different types of systematic re…

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Zachary Munn

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VERONICA COLPANI

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