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Knop, Eric S.; Pauly, Markus; Friede, Tim; Welz, Thilo – Research Synthesis Methods, 2023
Analysts seldom include interaction terms in their meta-regression model, which can introduce bias if an interaction is present. We illustrate this by reanalysing a meta-regression study in acute heart failure. Based on a total of 285 studies, the 1-year mortality rate related to acute heart failure is considered and the connection to the…
Descriptors: Regression (Statistics), Meta Analysis, Death, Heart Disorders
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O'Leary, Lisa; Hughes-McCormack, Laura; Dunn, Kirsty; Cooper, Sally-Ann – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: It is thought that people with Down syndrome die younger than the general population, but that survival rates are improving. Methods: Five databases were searched for keywords related to intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome and mortality. Strict inclusion criteria were applied. Information from 34 selected studies was tabulated,…
Descriptors: Death, Down Syndrome, Ethnicity, Research Needs