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title: "4.3.9 Meta-regression"
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Meta-regression analysis aims to examine if characteristics of studies are associated with the magnitude and direction of the effect in studies included in meta-analysis. However, given the strict statistical circumstances under which it is appropriate to perform meta-aggregation and also the advanced statistical skills required to use meta-regression software, we cannot recommend the common use of these methods in meta-analysis in JBI reviews of effectiveness.