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\textbf{Abstract}
Abstract \textbf{Background:} The use of .
Background: The use \textbf{Methods:} A PubMed search of
. six oncology journals was conducted looking for systematic reviews and meta-analyses. This search strategy was adapted from a previously established search method (Montori 2005). Covidence.org was used then used to screen manuscripts based on title and abstract. Two coders then independently evaluated the manuscripts for 10 different elements. The evidence-based mapping method heterogeneity was applied to a manuscript chosen by the author. Stata 13.1 was used analyze the coders data and was then searched for trends in heterogeneity use.
Methods: A PubMed \textbf{Results:} The use of literature search of
six 4 oncology journals
was conducted looking for yielded 182 systematic reviews
and and/or meta-analyses.
This search strategy was adapted from a previously established search method (Montori 2005). Covidence.org was used then Of these papers, 50\% used
to screen manuscripts based on title and abstract. Two coders then independently evaluated the manuscripts for 10 different elements. The evidence-based mapping method quanitative heterogeneity
was applied tests to
a manuscript chosen by the author. Stata 13.1 was used analyze the coders data and was then searched assess for
trends in heterogeneity use. heterogeneity.
Results: The use \textbf{Conclusion:} It is the impression of
literature search this study that the use of
4 quantitative and qualitative heterogeneity measurement tools are underutilized in the four oncology journals
yielded 182 systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses. Of these papers, 50% evaluated and should be used
quanitative in meta-analyses to reduce the risk of spurious findings being integrated into medical practice. This tool will help determine whether or not a meta-analysis can be performed prior to investing time in said meta-analysis. This is preferable to performing a quantitative measurement of heterogeneity
tests after the fact to
assess for heterogeneity. indicate whether or not the study analysis is trustworthy.
Conclusion: It is the impression of this study that the use of quantitative and qualitative heterogeneity measurement tools are underutilized in the four oncology journals evaluated and should be used in meta-analyses to reduce the risk of spurious findings being integrated into medical practice. This tool will help determine whether or not a meta-analysis can be performed prior to investing time in said meta-analysis. This is preferable to performing a quantitative measurement of heterogeneity after the fact to indicate whether or not the study analysis is trustworthy.
Keywords: \textbf{Keywords:} Heterogeneity, Meta-analysis, Systematic Review, Evidence map; Oncology, Palliative care