Prediction intervals reporting in orthodontic meta-analyses

A prediction interval represents a clinical interpretation of heterogeneity. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of prediction interval reporting in orthodontic random effect meta-analyses. The corroboration between effect size estimates with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and prediction intervals were also explored.Systematic reviews (SRs) published between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2021 containing at least one random...