Using qualitative synthesis to explore heterogeneity of complex interventions

Using qualitative synthesis to explore heterogeneity of complex interventions

BACKGROUND Including qualitative evidence on patients' perspectives in systematic reviews of complex interventions may reveal reasons for variation in trial findings. This is particularly the case when the intervention is for a long-term disease, as management may rely heavily on the efforts of the patient. Inclusion though seldom happens, possibly because of methodological challenges, and when...

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