MEANING
A statistical synthesis that combines results from multiple studies to estimate an overall effect or association.
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Use when comparable study results are combined statistically.Describe quantitative pooling within a larger evidence review.
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- conduct a meta-analysis
- meta-analysis of trials
- pooled meta-analysis estimate
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The meta-analysis pooled results from comparable trials and reported a common effect estimate.
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A meta-analysis statistically combines study results when methods and outcomes can be meaningfully synthesized; not every systematic review includes one.
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