We suspect that there are three aspects of this study that may lead us to underestimate the extent of outcome reporting bias.
Questions regarding safety and efficacy of this therapy, extent of outcome improvement, goal blood glucose (BG) range, and target patient population for treatment are of significant debate [ 15- 18].
Table 6 Health-related data for included studies Author (Year) Health Outcomes Follow up frequency and extent of Health outcomes Patient sample loss to follow up Effectiveness Measure (Instrument) Preference-based Outcome Levin et al. (1991) [13] Total cost during study period (cost-benefit analysis) NR 82/147 (56%) of patients completed initial 3-months.
However, the distribution and extent of these outcomes depend on inequity dimensions such as gender, age, ethnicity and territory.
Epidemiological studies of the impact of storms and floods, identifying risk groups, and delays in understanding the full extent of disease outcomes (acute and chronic) need further investigation.
Modifications of the MBSR program that influence these factors are likely to impact the type and extent of sleep outcomes that can be achieved.
This finding emphasizes the importance of taking an holistic approach to health conditions in order to assess the full extent of health outcomes.
Despite Uttar Pradesh having the highest numbers of maternal deaths in India, formal systems of administrative oversight have not so far monitored the extent of adverse outcomes for pregnant women who enter the health system.
18 19 The arts, with its emphasis on self-expression, creativity and understanding has a unique contribution to make to health 26; however, the health arts relationship, is not well understood and the extent of possible outcomes, not immediately obvious.
Second, electronic and hand searches do not completely reflect the extent of research outcomes; for example, studies presented at congresses are more likely to contain negative reports than are studies reported in the literature.
