Modelling publication bias in meta-analysis: a review

Sutton (Leicester), Alexander J, Song, Fujian, Gilbody, Simon M and Abrams, Keith R (2000) Modelling publication bias in meta-analysis: a review. Statistical Methods in Medical Research, 9 (5). pp. 421-445. ISSN 0962-2802

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Abstract

Meta-analysis is now a widely used technique for summarizing evidence from multiple studies. Publication bias, the bias induced by the fact that research with statistically significant results is potentially more likely to be submitted and published than work with null or non-significant results, poses a thereat to the validity of such analyses. The implication of this is that combining only the identified published studies uncritically may lead to an incorrect, usually over optimistic, conclusion. How publication bias should be addressed when carrying out a meta-analysis is currently a hotly debated subject. While statistical methods to test for its presence are starting be used, they do not address the problem of how to proceed if publication bias is suspected. This paper provides a review of methods, which can be employed as a sensitivity analysis to assess the likely impact of publication bias on a metaanalysis. It is hoped that this will raise awareness of such methods, and promote their use and development, as well as provide an agenda for future research.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Epidemiology and Public Health Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Health Services and Primary Care Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Public Health and Health Services Research (former - to 2023) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Centres > Population Health
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2016 00:02
Last Modified:	25 Sep 2024 12:25
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/61582
DOI:	10.1177/096228020000900503

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