Systematic reviews and meta-analyses in the medical sciences

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Systematic reviews and meta analyses in the
medical sciences Best practice methods for
research syntheses
An Academic presentation by Dr. Nancy Agnes,
Head, Technical Operations, Pubrica
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TODAY'S DISCUSSION
In brief Introduction to medical research
synthesis Meta-analysis is the 'original big
data. Assumptions involved in systematic reviews
Conclusion About Pubrica
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IN BRIEF
This editorial concept first gives a brief
overview of the history of evidence synthesis,
then explains the significance of reporting
standards, lists the sequential steps involved
in SRs and meta-analyses, and lists additional
methodological concerns that
researchers should take into consideration
conducting and presenting the results of
when their
systematic reviews (SRs). When teams of reviewers
with the necessary scientific
competence apply the most significant
rigour to every step of the SR process, successful
SRs are the outcome. Contd...
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As a result, SRs without foresight are unlikely
to succeed.
This blog's goal was to critically analyze the
2019 paper by Johnson, B. T., Hennessy, E. A.
from the University of Connecticut's Department
of Psychological Sciences, titled "Systematic
reviews and meta-analyses in the medical
sciences Best practice approaches for research
syntheses." The article attempted to ascertain
the types, restrictions, and instruments of such
standards and medical devices in graceful of the
SR process's presumptions, including
meta-analysis, including the other SR processes
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL RESEARCH SYNTHESIS
Systematic reviews (SRs), which compile data from
several research on a topic, are becoming a more
vital type of scientific communication Since
2010, the number of reports has increased by
nearly 200 . The Preferred Reporting Items for
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses services
reporting standards and guidelines have just
been approved by Social Science Medicine for
writers to utilize when creating review papers
for publication. Contd...
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To enable the highest calibre research synthesis
to be published, to allow readers to judge if a
specific SR "embodies mega illumination" or "mega
error," to promote improved scientific
understanding and significant changes in practice.

• Although the methodologies are taken in total
  from all of science, the examples are taken from
  literature on health.

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META-ANALYSIS IS THE 'ORIGINAL BIG DATA
In essence, SRs combine the findings of two or
more separate studies that were conducted on the
not have a the papers'
quantitative conclusions
same topic. SRs might component to highlight
under review.
Contd...
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The phrase "meta-analysis" is frequently employed
in customary practice to imply that the writing
of A Meta-analysis evidence has already been
thoroughly obtained and analyzed. Writing
Meta-analysis provide a different type that
combines qualitative data acquired from several
research on the same issue. Meta-reviews, in
turn, are reviews about reviews. All SRs are a
kind of evidence or research syntheses, whether
they be SRs, meta- analyses, met synthesizes, or
meta-reviews.
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ASSUMPTIONS INVOLVED IN SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
The history that just ended omitted a concrete
explanation of how a lack of rigour may
jeopardize SRs. We discuss the fundamentals of
systematic reviewing, divided into seven primary
processes, which Fig. 1 succinctly summarizes to
put these presumptions into context.
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The assumptions used in systematic reviews are
organized per the SR process phase in this
section. SR teams frequently improve their
approaches as the process goes on, which
requires going back and repeating previous parts
of the process until the SR is finished with
enough quality. This is the first sign that the
methods are highly synergistic. The advice we
offer in this article's following paragraphs is
summarized in Table 1.
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Fig01 The meta-analysis process is depicted in
seven steps that build on each other and
sometimes must be repeated as feedback learned
during the process emerges.
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Table 1 Methodological steps necessary to conduct
systematic reviews (SRs), along with
best-practice recommendations (the text expands
on these points)
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FORMULATING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
The SR team formulates the research challenge in
Step 1, which depends on the members'
comprehension of the literature from both a
substantive and techniques viewpoint (including
statistical assumptions). Importantly, the SR
will not be worthwhile to complete if the team
has this clear notion. From a practical aspect,
it is important to note that Step 1 is essential
The more resources required to review within a
reasonable timeline depends on how extensive the
research problem is. Therefore, a poorly
constructed SR might result in losing essential
resources.
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FINDING AND SELECTING STUDIES
Step 2 of the SR process involves comprehensive
literature searches to identify as much relevant
research as possible. As previously said, a
well-developed research statement will speed up
the finding of studies that meet the inclusion
criteria and are eligible for evaluation. There
are several exceptions to this rule. Of course,
writing a Meta-Analysis manuscript Since
studies may not include mental health features in
their titles and abstracts, it was essential to
acquire many more full-text reports for analysis
in HIV preventive SR.
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CODING STUDIES FOR SUBSTANTIVE AND
METHODOLOGICAL FEATURES
The most intriguing parts of the investigations,
which the SR team anticipates would attenuate
impacts, are captured through coding methods
resulting from a well-formulated research
challenge for the Clinical Meta-Analysis
Experts. For instance, SRs of treatments
frequently look at the behaviour modification
strategies used to enhance participants' health
another frequent factor is the treatment dose.
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CALCULATING EFFECT SIZES
SRs pool the findings, either qualitatively or
quantitatively. Effect sizes may look at
connections between variables, mean levels of
phenomena, or both in a meta- analysis, which
pools findings from several studies. Authors
should also include individual effect estimates
for each research or the available quantitative
data from the reports in an SR without
meta-analysis that focuses on outcomes rather
than just qualitative explanations of results.
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ANALYZING THE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW DATABASE

• Non-independence across studies in a review is
  another issue that may need to be addressed at
  various stages in a traditional meta-analysis.
• The first instance occurs when effect estimates ar
  e determined because, if non- independence is
  neglected, improper study weighting may follow.

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RE-ANALYSIS, DEVELOPMENT, OR CRITICISM

• Some literature evolves quickly, superseding exist
  ing SRs and increasing the value of updated SRs.
• If the original SR's methodologies were of good
  quality, the prior SR's database, if accessible,
  may be reanalyzed to assess these hypotheses.
• Alternatively, an SR team may hypothesize that
  dimensions not taken into account in a published
  SR could assist explain observed heterogeneity.

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CONCLUSION
In this article, we tried to offer best practice
guidelines for research synthesis. Table 1
highlights a list of quick "does and don'ts."
While it is significant to note that these
quality inventories have flaws and may not
always reflect the state of science, we have
highlighted several tools to aid researchers in
research synthesis. When an SR uses the most
reliable techniques to focus on a significant
body of literature, the findings may create a
clear-cut statement that directs future study and
policy choices for years to come.
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REFERENCES

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