Publication: Strategies used to manage overlap of primary study data by exercise-related overviews: Protocol for a systematic methodological review
Date
2023
Authors
Gutiérrez-Arias, Ruvistay
Pieper, Dawid
Mg. Aguilera-Eguía, Raúl
Lunny, Carole
Torres-Castro, Rodrigo
Serón, Pamela
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Publisher
BMJ Open
Abstract
One of the most conflicting methodological issues when conducting an overview is the overlap of primary studies across systematic reviews (SRs). Overlap in the pooled effect estimates across SRs may lead to overly precise effect estimates in the overview. SRs that focus on exercise-related interventions are often included in overviews aimed at grouping and determining the effectiveness of various interventions for managing specific health conditions. The aim of this systematic methodological review is to describe the strategies used by authors of overviews focusing on exercise-related interventions to manage the overlap of primary studies.