Retrieval of Individual Participant Data for Exercise Meta-Analyses May Not Be Worth the Time and Effort
Joint Authors
Kelley, Kristi S.
Kelley, George A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
While individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses are considered the gold standard for meta-analysis, the feasibility of obtaining IPD may be problematic.
Methods.
Using data from a previous meta-analysis of 29 studies on exercise in adults with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, the percentage of studies in which useable IPD was provided was calculated.
Results.
Eight of 29 authors (28%, 95% CI = 11% to 44%) provided IPD.
Using logistic regression, neither year of publication (odds ratio = 1.05, 95% CI = 0.90 to 1.27, p = 0.58 ) nor country (odds ratio = 1.36, 95% CI = 0.20 to 10.9, p = 1.00 ) was significantly associated with the obtainment of IPD.
Conclusions.
The retrieval of IPD for exercise meta-analyses may not be worth the time and effort.
However, further research is needed before any final recommendations can be made.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kelley, George A.& Kelley, Kristi S.. 2016. Retrieval of Individual Participant Data for Exercise Meta-Analyses May Not Be Worth the Time and Effort. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097982
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kelley, George A.& Kelley, Kristi S.. Retrieval of Individual Participant Data for Exercise Meta-Analyses May Not Be Worth the Time and Effort. BioMed Research International No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097982
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kelley, George A.& Kelley, Kristi S.. Retrieval of Individual Participant Data for Exercise Meta-Analyses May Not Be Worth the Time and Effort. BioMed Research International. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1097982
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1097982