Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) in systematic reviews: reporting guideline

In systematic reviews that lack data amenable to meta-analysis, alternative synthesis methods are commonly used, but these methods are rarely reported. This lack of transparency in the methods can cast doubt on the validity of the review findings. The Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM) guideline...

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Published in:	BMJ (Online) Vol. 368; p. l6890
Main Authors:	Campbell, Mhairi, McKenzie, Joanne E, Sowden, Amanda, Katikireddi, Srinivasa Vittal, Brennan, Sue E, Ellis, Simon, Hartmann-Boyce, Jamie, Ryan, Rebecca, Shepperd, Sasha, Thomas, James, Welch, Vivian, Thomson, Hilary
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England British Medical Journal Publishing Group 16.01.2020 BMJ Publishing Group LTD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Subjects:	Data Accuracy Data Interpretation, Statistical Estimates Humans Intervention Meta-analysis Meta-Analysis as Topic Outcome Assessment, Health Care - methods Outcome Assessment, Health Care - standards Research Design - standards Research Methods & Reporting Reviews Systematic review Systematic Reviews as Topic
ISSN:	1756-1833, 0959-8138, 1756-1833
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