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Characteristics of included studies
| Total N = 180 | Not conflated N = 134 | Conflated = 46 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | |||
| General population | 56 (31%) | 51 (38%) | 5 (11%) |
| Primary care | 12 (7%) | 10 (8%) | 2 (4%) |
| Secondary/tertiary care | 112 (62%) | 73 (55%) | 39 (85%) |
| Median impact factor (IQR) | 9.5 (7.3–12.3) | 10.7 (7.3–14.4) | 8.6 (7.2–11.8) |
| Affiliated epidemiology department | 68 (38%) | 58 (43%) | 10 (22%) |
| Affiliated statistics department | 46 (26%) | 33 (25%) | 13 (28%) |
| Adherence to reporting guideline | 11 (6%) | 10 (8%) | 1 (2%) |
