Interpreting meta-analysis of continuous outcomes with pre and postvalues

Fares Alahdab; Feras Zaiem; Zhen Wang; M. Hassan Murad

doi:10.1136/ebmed-2016-110493

Interpreting meta-analysis of continuous outcomes with pre and postvalues

Fares Alahdab, Feras Zaiem, Zhen Wang, M. Hassan Murad

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

Meta-analysis of continuous outcomes that were measured preinterventions and postinterventions are challenging. The pooled estimate, which represents a difference between two changes, can be difficult to clinically interpret and apply to patient care. We present a clinical scenario and a guide for evidence-based medicine learners to facilitate interpretation and application of such estimates.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	139-140
Number of pages	2
Journal	Evidence-Based Medicine
Volume	21
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/ebmed-2016-110493
State	Published - Aug 2016

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EDUCATION & TRAINING (see Medical Education & Training)
EPIDEMIOLOGY
GENERAL MEDICINE (see Internal Medicine)

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General Medicine

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