How to avoid bias in systematic reviews of observational studies

ABSTRACT Although systematic reviews have numerous advantages, they are vulnerable to biases that can mask the true results of the study and therefore should be interpreted with caution. This article aims at critically reviewing the literature about systematic reviews of observational studies, empha...

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Autor principal: Almeida,Carlos Podalirio Borges de (author)
Outros Autores: Goulart,Bárbara Niegia Garcia de (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2017
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Texto completo:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-18462017000400551
País:Brasil
Oai:oai:scielo:S1516-18462017000400551