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Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

Abstract
Cochrane Reviews have recently started including the quantity I2 to help readers assess the consistency of the results of studies in meta-analyses. What does this new quantity mean, and why is assessment of heterogeneity so important to clinical practice?

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Publisher BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
Repository PubMed Central (PMC3 - NLM DTD) (United States)
Keywords Education and Debate
Type Text
Language Englisch