Do you know:
Antman EM et al. (1992): A comparison of results of meta-analyses of randomized
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Sven Trelle
> Dear List
> I am searching for an example of a systematic review and a narrative type
> review on the same topic (hopefully with different results) to demonstrate
> to students or alternatively for them to discover the differences between
> the 2 types of review. Similarly, for a systematic review and an RCT on
> the same topic with different results where students need to use their
> skills to determine what has caused the difference. (Bandolier gives the
> example of a sys review using a spermicide to prevent STD infection but the
> difference between the RCT and sys review is very very obvious - in 1 of
> the studies all of the participants use condoms as well - that is a bit too
> obvious!).
> I would be most grateful if anyone has any refs that would be useful.
>
> Thanks alot in anticipation.
> Anne Lethaby
> Anne Lethaby
> Manager, EPI
> Department of Community Health
> University of Auckland
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