Publication and related biases.
Health Technology AssessmentPublished 1 January 2000Open access
Song, Eastwood, Simon Gilbody, Duley, Alex J. Sutton
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This review aims to identify systematically and appraise studies that have examined methodological issues and provide empirical evidence about publication bias and other dissemination-related biases, including biases due to the time, type and language of publication, multiple publication, selective citation of references, database index bias, and biased media attention.
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T he overall aim of the NHS R&D Health Technology Assessment (HTA) programme is to ensure that high-quality research information on the costs, effectiveness and broader impact of health technologies is produced in the most efficient way for those who use, manage and work in the NHS.Research is undertaken in those areas where the evidence will lead to the greatest benefits to patients, either through improved patient outcomes or the most efficient use of NHS resources.
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