Meta-analysis as a tool for understanding existing research literature

Shawn M. Fitzgerald; Phillip D. Rumrill

Meta-analysis as a tool for understanding existing research literature

Shawn M. Fitzgerald, Phillip D. Rumrill

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Abstract

This article describes the rationale for and methods used in conducting meta-analyses in rehabilitation research. Advantages and disadvantages of meta-analysis, vis a vis the narrative and quantitative literature reviews described in previous articles, are discussed. Hypothetical and actual examples from the rehabilitation and related health sciences fields are used to illustrate points throughout the text.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	97-103
Number of pages	7
Journal	Work
Volume	21
Issue number	1
State	Published - 2003

Keywords

Literature reviews
Meta-analysis
Research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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