Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

Higgins, Julian P. T.; Thompson, Simon G.; Deeks, Jonathan J; Altman, Douglas G.

doi:10.1136/bmj.327.7414.557

reviewBMJSep 4, 2003GREEN OA

Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

JPJulian P. T. Higgins SGSimon G. Thompson JJJonathan J Deeks DGDouglas G. Altman

MRC Biostatistics Unit · Cancer Research UK

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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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