Order Description
Review of a Meta-Analysis
This is to be a formal paper using APA format including a title page, running heads, appropriate introduction and conclusion to the paper and a reference page. You do NOT need an abstract. Suggested length = 7-10 pages total
? What were specific populations used in the review?
? Were the search methods used to locate relevant studies adequate? What was used?
? What were inclusion/exclusion criteria? Did their reasons for exclusion seem adequate?
? What interventions were included and were they adequately described?
? Did they explain differences in results from study to study? (Heterogeneity)?
? Were all important outcomes considered? What other outcomes might they have evaluated?
? How was study quality validated? Scales used?
? If Funnel plot included, discuss results
? How were decisions on relevance made?
? How many studies?
? How were results reported? Discuss the Forest plot and summary statistic
? Any mention of cost issues for the different interventions? How MIGHT cost be a factor in a clinician?s final decision on implementing this evidence into practice?
? What are implications for practice and future research?
? Introduction
? Conclusion
? APA