Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses

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Julian P. T. Higgins · MRC Biostatistics Unit

Simon G. Thompson · MRC Biostatistics Unit

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Paper from the BMJ by Higgins J. P. T. et al\nCochrane Reviews have recently started including the quantity I 2 to help readers assess the\nconsistency of the results of studies in meta-analyses. What does this new quantity mean, and why is\nassessment of heterogeneity so important to clinical practice?

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Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Trauma, Hemostasis, Coagulopathy, Resuscitation Health Sciences Research and Education

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Published in: BMJ

Volume 327, Issue 7414, pp. 557-560

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.327.7414.557

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