Is meta-analysis of RCTs assessing the efficacy of interventions a reliable source of evidence for therapeutic decisions?

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 91 (C):159-167 (2022)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

This article has no associated abstract. (fix it)

Categories

Keywords

Reprint years

DOI

10.1016/j.shpsa.2021.11.007

Links

PhilArchive



    Upload a copy of this work     Papers currently archived: 91,219

External links

Setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your University's proxy server

Through your library

My notes

Similar books and articles

Is meta-analysis the platinum standard of evidence?Jacob Stegenga - 2011 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences 42 (4):497-507.
Acupuncture for Improving Cognitive Impairment After Stroke: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Liang Zhou, Yao Wang, Jun Qiao, Qing Mei Wang & Xun Luo - 2020 - Frontiers in Psychology 11.
Unique ethical concerns in clinical trials comparing psychosocial and psychopharmalogical interventions.Lisa R. Stines & Norah C. Feeny - 2008 - Ethics and Behavior 18 (2-3):234 – 246.
The key role of representativeness in evidence-based education.Kathryn E. Joyce - 2019 - Educational Research and Evaluation 25 (1-2):43-62.
Profitable failure: antidepressant drugs and the triumph of flawed experiments.Linsey McGoey - 2010 - History of the Human Sciences 23 (1):58-78.
In defense of meta-analysis.Bennett Holman - 2019 - Synthese 196 (8):3189-3211.
The role of meta-analysis and preregistration in assessing the evidence for cleansing effects.Robert M. Ross, Robbie C. M. van Aert, Olmo R. van den Akker & Michiel van Elk - 2021 - Behavioral and Brain Sciences 44.
The use of evidence of mechanisms in drug approval.Jeffrey Aronson, Adam La Caze, Michael Kelly, Veli-Pekka Parkkinen & Jon Williamson - forthcoming - Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice.
Down with the Hierarchies.Jacob Stegenga - 2014 - Topoi 33 (2):313-322.
Street-level Theories of Change: Adapting the Medical Model of Evidence-based Practice for Policing.Nick Cowen & Nancy Cartwright - 2019 - In Nigel Fielding, Karen Bullock & Simon Holdaway (eds.), Critical Reflections on Evidence-Based Policing. Routledge. pp. 52-71.
What is Known about the Intervention with Gender Abusers? A Meta-analysis on Intervention Effectiveness.Román Fernández-Fernández, María Patricia Navas & Jorge Sobral - 2021 - Anuario de Psicología Jurídica 32 (1):23–31.
Inequalities and Fairness in Cluster Trials.Erin Conrad & Sarah Jl Edwards - 2011 - Research Ethics 7 (2):58-65.
Randomized Controlled Trials and the Flow of Information.Sherri Roush - unknown
Effects of Acute and Chronic Exercises on Executive Function in Children and Adolescents: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.Shijie Liu, Qian Yu, Zaimin Li, Paolo Marcello Cunha, Yanjie Zhang, Zhaowei Kong, Wang Lin, Sitong Chen & Yujun Cai - 2020 - Frontiers in Psychology 11.
Assessing the Interpretation of Criteria for Clinical Trial Eligibility: A Survey of Oncology Investigators.Charles Weijer, Benjamin Freedman, Stanley Shapiro, Abraham Fuks, Myriam Skrutkowska & Maria Sigurjonsdottir - unknown

Analytics

Added to PP
2021-12-16

Downloads
17 (#819,600)

6 months
7 (#350,235)

Historical graph of downloads
How can I increase my downloads?

Citations of this work

Add more citations

References found in this work

Interpreting causality in the health sciences.Federica Russo & Jon Williamson - 2007 - International Studies in the Philosophy of Science 21 (2):157 – 170.
Is meta-analysis the platinum standard of evidence?Jacob Stegenga - 2011 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences 42 (4):497-507.
Measuring effectiveness.Jacob Stegenga - 2015 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences 54:62-71.
Is meta-analysis the platinum standard of evidence?Jacob Stegenga - 2011 - Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part C: Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Sciences 42 (4):497-507.

View all 18 references / Add more references