ERIC Number: EJ1151558
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Publication Date: 2017-Aug
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Methods for a Rapid Systematic Review and Metaanalysis in Evaluating Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors for Premature Ejaculation
Martyn-St. James, Marrissa; Cooper, Katy; Kaltenthaler, Eva
Evidence & Policy: A Journal of Research, Debate and Practice, v13 n3 p517-538 Aug 2017
The aim of this study was to evaluate a rapid systematic review method in which randomised controlled trial (RCT) data was extracted from existing reviews and subsequent RCTs. The method enabled: identification of RCTs not included by existing reviews; cross-checking RCT data for consistency where there was more than one review; double data extraction due to time saved by extracting data from existing reviews; correction of data synthesis errors in existing reviews; and pooling data across all RCTs to produce contemporary effect estimates. When subsequently compared to extracting data directly from all RCT original publications, the findings and conclusions concurred.
Descriptors: Randomized Controlled Trials, Research Methodology, Meta Analysis, Sexuality, Inquiry, Drug Therapy, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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