title: The dissemination of research findings: some limitations revealed when attempting a meta-analysis.
abstract: A meta-analysis of the literature on drug treatments for Alzheimer's disease revealed the following limitations in the dissemination of research findings: multiple publication of findings, failure to report basic descriptive statistics and failure to respond to written requests for additional information on the research. The possible reasons for these problems and remedies for them are discussed.
authors.forename: A F
authors.initials: AF
authors.lastname: Jorm
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services / Q000592:standards; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards