179 The use of non-randomised studies in systematic reviews of intervention effectiveness: A content analysis of cochrane systematic reviews

S I Ijaz, C Mischke, J Ruotsalainen, J Verbeek, A Ojajaarvi, K Neuvonen
2013 Occupational and Environmental Medicine  
Conclusions Few studies used propensity score analysis, two used this method for evaluating interventions (safety or coaching programs) and only one considered work adaptations/rehabilitation. More widespread use of this methodology in large workers datasets might give information of efficiency of work adaptation when intervention studies are not suitable.
doi:10.1136/oemed-2013-101717.179 fatcat:7gmuu3xiifcnxhhogh2stwkh5u