Quality Evaluation of Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials on Antivirus TCM Injections for Respiratory Tract Infections / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the improvement of Metaanalysis. METHODS:13 repots about Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials(RCTs)on antivirus traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)injections for respiratory tract infections were collected and analyzed. Their qualities were evaluated using QUOROM statement,CONSORT statement,Jadad scale and the quality evaluation method for Metaanalysis posed by Sacks,etc. Disagreements were resolved by consensus. RESULTS:The obtained average mark of 13 studies was(64?10.13)with the highest mark of 84 and the lowest of 52. Quality evaluations of reports were conducted from 5 aspects including 25 items. 5 aspects were all considered in 13 studies. 60% of the 25 items were in- volved in 13 reports at least and 88% at most. CONCLUSION:Meta- analysis methods are improved significantly in China. It should be still standardized to make sure correctness and reliability of results of meta-analysis. Meta-analysis method should be stan-dardized to obtain correct and reliable results.