Paper
Standardized mean differences in meta‐analysis: A tutorial
Published Mar 1, 2024 · Daniel Gallardo-Gómez, Rachel Richardson, Kerry Dwan
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
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Abstract
This tutorial focuses on standardized mean differences (SMD) as effect measures in meta‐analyses. We will explain what they are, when they should be used, how to correctly compute and interpret them, and some of the most common error made within evidence synthesis.
Study Snapshot
Standardized mean differences (SMD) are effective effect measures in meta-analyses, and this tutorial explains their use, when to use them, and common errors in evidence synthesis.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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