On pooling different levels of data in estimating parameters of continuous meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Nik Idris, Nik Ruzni, Baharom, Suhaila
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology 2014
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/38056/1/Published_Paper.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/38056/; http://www.waset.org
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

A meta-analysis may be performed using aggregate data (AD) or an individual patient data (IPD). In practice, studies may be available at both IPD and AD level. In this situation, both the IPD and AD should be utilised in order to maximize the available information. Statistical advantages of combin...