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Table 4 Results of primary and secondary outcomes

From: Impact of adding a limitations section to abstracts of systematic reviews on readers’ interpretation: a randomized controlled trial

 

Abstract without limitations

With Limitations

Mean difference (95% CI)

p-value

Mean (SD) n = 150

Mean (SD) n = 150

How confident are you in the results of this study (0–10)?

4.6 (2.5)

4.4 (2.3)

0.2 (−0.4 to 0.7)

p =0.5

How confident are you in the validity of the conclusion of this study (0–10)?

4.1 (2.5)

4.0 (2.3)

0.07 (−0.5 to 0.6)

p =0.8

How confident are you that the intervention A could be benefit to patients (0–10)?

4.4 (2.6)

4.3 (2.3)

0.1 (−0.4 to 0.7)

p =0.6

How confident are you that the results of this study could influence your clinical practice (0–10)?

3.8 (2.6)

3.8 (2.3)

−0.08 (−0.6 to 0.5)

p =0.8

Do you think that this systematic review was conducted rigorously (0–10)?

4.1 (2.7)

4.4 (2.6)

−0.4 (−1.0 to 0.2)

p =0.2

  1. 95% CI, 95% confidence interval.