Language bias in orthodontic systematic reviews: A meta-epidemiological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Orthodontic systematic reviews (SRs) include studies published mostly in English than non-English languages. Including only English studies in SRs may result in a language bias. This meta-epidemiological study aimed to evaluate the language bias impact on orthodontic SRs.

Data source

SRs published in high-impact orthodontic journals between 2017 and 2021 were retrieved through an electronic search of PubMed in June 2022. Additionally, Cochrane oral health group was searched for orthodontic systematic reviews published in the same period.

Data collection and analysis

Study selection and data extraction were performed by two authors. Multivariable logistic regression was implemented to explore the association of including non-English studies with the SRs char

SUBMITTER: Mheissen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10984547 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature