Meta-review examines statistical power issues in musculoskeletal injury research, suggesting data sharing may enhance RCT utility.
Low statistical power permeates musculoskeletal injury research, limiting the clinical utility of many RCTs. The underlying causes of low power in this field are multifactorial and extend beyond sample size calculation alone. Enhancing study power requires methodological improvements, including robust planning, stronger theoretical frameworks, multi-center collaboration, data sharing, and the use of valid, reliable outcome measures.
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