| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10514020 | Journal of Clinical Epidemiology | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
On average, there is no relevant difference between follow-up and change data SMDs, and combining these estimates in meta-analysis is generally valid. Decision on which type of data to use when both follow-up and change data are available should be prespecified in the meta-analysis protocol.
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Authors
Bruno R. da Costa, Eveline Nüesch, Anne W. Rutjes, Bradley C. Johnston, Stephan Reichenbach, Sven Trelle, Gordon H. Guyatt, Peter Jüni,