Comparison 4.
Sensitivity analyses
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Selection bias: parent‐rated ADHD symptoms | 5 | 413 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.17 [‐0.38, 0.03] |
| 1.1 Low risk | 2 | 228 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.32 [‐0.61, ‐0.03] |
| 1.2 Unclear risk | 3 | 185 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.03 [‐0.32, 0.27] |
| 2 Clinician versus scale: parent‐rated inattention | 6 | 469 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.05 [‐0.24, 0.15] |
| 2.1 Clinician | 5 | 382 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.03 [‐0.18, 0.24] |
| 2.2 Scale | 1 | 87 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.46 [‐0.95, 0.03] |
| 3 Clinician versus scale inclusion criteria: parent‐rated hyperactivity/impulsivity | 5 | 416 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.04 [‐0.25, 0.16] |
| 3.1 Clinician | 4 | 329 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.02 [‐0.25, 0.20] |
| 3.2 Scale | 1 | 87 | Std. Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.12 [‐0.61, 0.36] |