Validity of data extraction in acupuncture meta-analysis: a reproducibility study protocol.

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Introduction

Systematic review and meta-analysis occupy the apex of the evidence pyramid, serving as the most comprehensive and reliable form of evidence-based assessment. Data extraction is a crucial juncture in meta-analysis, establishing the underpinnings for the outcomes and deductions drawn from systematic reviews (SRs). However, the frequency of data extraction errors in meta-analysis is quite significant. Data extraction errors can lead to biased study results, affect the credibility of study results and even mislead clinical practice. The quantity of acupuncture randomised controlled trials and SRs has expanded rapidly recently, yet the validity of data extraction remains unexplored. Hence, our study aims to investigate the validity of data extraction errors in acupuncture

SUBMITTER: Duan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552605 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature