[Quality of methodology and reporting of Meta-analyses on acupuncture treating ischemic stroke in China].

Objective: To evaluate the quality of methodology and reporting of Meta-analyses on acupuncture treating ischemic stroke in China.

Methods: The domestic literature of systematic reviews (SRs) on acupuncture treating ischemic stroke was retrieved from CBM, VIP, CNKI and WANFANG databases. The quality of methodology and reporting was measured by A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews (AMSTAR) and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA).

Results: Seven studies involving 6 papers in Chinese and 1 paper in English were chosen from 402 papers. The deficiencies of methodology mainly contained incomplete retrieval strategy, less attention to the publication bias and the heterogeneity, etc. The shortages of reporting was on retrieval strategy reporting, the studies features and the risk of bias reporting and evidence strength level reporting, etc.

Conclusion: At present the quality of methodology and reporting of SRs on acupuncture treating ischemic stroke in China has flaws, which needs improvement.