The quality of reporting methods and results in network meta-analyses: an overview of reviews and suggestions for improvement.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Some have suggested the quality of reporting of network meta-analyses (a technique used to synthesize information to compare multiple interventions) is sub-optimal. We sought to review information addressing this claim.

Objective

To conduct an overview of existing evaluations of quality of reporting in network meta-analyses and indirect treatment comparisons, and to compile a list of topics which may require detailed reporting guidance to enhance future reporting quality.

Methods

An electronic search of Medline and the Cochrane Registry of methodologic studies (January 2004-August 2013) was performed by an information specialist. Studies describing findings from quality of reporting assessments were sought. Screening of abstracts and full texts was perfor

SUBMITTER: Hutton B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3966807 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature