A statistical method for synthesizing results from multiple studies to identify overall trends and effectiveness.

Mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear or worry, impacting daily functioning and quality of life.

Clinical decision-making based on the integration of the best available research, clinical expertise, and patient values.

Various methods used in therapy to treat psychological issues, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.

The process of combining findings from different studies to draw comprehensive conclusions about a particular topic.

A structured literature review that aims to identify, evaluate, and synthesize all relevant research on a specific question.

The process of retrieving and organizing relevant data from selected studies for analysis in a meta-analysis.

Techniques used to interpret and manipulate numerical data to identify patterns, correlations, and trends.

Variability in study results that may affect the overall conclusions of a meta-analysis.

An experimental study design where participants are randomly assigned to treatment or control groups.

The tendency for studies with positive results to be published more often than those with negative or inconclusive results.

Practical consequences of research findings that inform treatment practices and decision-making in clinical settings.

A method to determine how sensitive the results of a meta-analysis are to changes in the data or analysis methods.

A leading resource for systematic reviews in health care, providing high-quality evidence for decision-making.

A set of guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses to enhance transparency and reproducibility.

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of a phenomenon, often used to compare the effectiveness of different interventions.

The set of predefined characteristics that studies must meet to be included in a meta-analysis.

The characteristics that disqualify studies from being included in a meta-analysis.

A potential distortion in research results due to the influence of funding sources on study outcomes.

The evaluation of the methodological rigor and reliability of studies included in a meta-analysis.

A statistical technique used to explore the relationship between study characteristics and effect sizes in a meta-analysis.

A graphical representation of the results of a meta-analysis, showing individual study effects and overall summary estimates.

The process by which research is evaluated by experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and validity.

A situation where personal or financial interests may compromise the integrity of research findings.