Risk of bias assessment of sequence generation: a study of 100 systematic reviews of trials

ConclusionSystematic reviews of interventions frequently rate randomised trials as high or unclear ROB for sequence generation. In general, Cochrane reviews were more transparent than non-Cochrane reviews in ROB and quality of evidence assessment. The scientific community should more strongly promote consistent ROB assessment for sequence generation to minimise selection bias and support transparent quality of evidence assessment. Consistency ensures that appropriate conclusions are drawn from the data.
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research