Basics of meta-analysis

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Lewis S, Hopewell S
Abstract
Objectives: To provide review authors with the knowledge to do a basic meta-analysis.

Summary: This workshop will cover the basic methods of meta-analysis available to review authors using RevMan software. The differences between methods will be discussed, and advice given on which should be used when, and why, and what the results mean. The focus will be on meta-analysis of binary data.

Level of knowledge required to attend: basic.