The power of transitive property. Critical appraisal of network meta-analysis.
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https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v11i11.812Keywords:
transitivity, consistency, indirect comparisons, direct comparisons, network meta-analysisAbstract
Although the general recommendations for the critical appraisal of a network meta-analysis are similar to those of the meta-analysis of treatment studies, there are specific aspects that should be known for its correct assessment. We emphasize the evaluation of direct, indirect and mixed comparisons, and the assessment of consistency and transitivity.
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2020-09-10
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Molina, M. (2020). The power of transitive property. Critical appraisal of network meta-analysis. Revista Electrónica AnestesiaR, 11(11), 4. https://doi.org/10.30445/rear.v11i11.812
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