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Figure 4. Funnel plot of the publication bias.
Figure 5. Figure 4. Funnel plot of the publication bias.

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Funnel plot analysis assesses potential publication bias among studies included in the meta-analysis of aroma inhalation therapy for sleep problems, with symmetry indicating low risk.

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A PRISMA flow diagram tracks the study selection process from initial database search through screening and eligibility assessment to final inclusion in the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis.

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A PRISMA flow diagram tracks the study selection process from initial database search through screening and eligibility assessment to final inclusion in the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis.

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Risk of bias assessment across included studies evaluates methodological quality domains such as randomization, blinding, and outcome reporting in aroma therapy trials.

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Risk of bias assessment across included studies evaluates methodological quality domains such as randomization, blinding, and outcome reporting in aroma therapy trials.

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Traffic-light visualization of risk of bias for individual studies included in the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis, generated using RevMan software, reveals varying methodological quality.

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Traffic-light visualization of risk of bias for individual studies included in the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis, generated using RevMan software, reveals varying methodological quality.

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Forest plot of pooled effect sizes from the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis displays individual study results and the overall combined effect on sleep quality outcomes.

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Forest plot of pooled effect sizes from the aroma inhalation therapy meta-analysis displays individual study results and the overall combined effect on sleep quality outcomes.

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Meta-regression analysis examines whether the effectiveness of aroma inhalation therapy for sleep problems varies by program duration or publication year, revealing trends in the slope of the primary outcome.

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Meta-regression analysis examines whether the effectiveness of aroma inhalation therapy for sleep problems varies by program duration or publication year, revealing trends in the slope of the primary outcome.

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Source Paper

A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the clinical effects of aroma inhalation therapy on sleep problems.

Medicine (2021)

PMID: 33655928

DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024652

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![Figure 5: Funnel plot analysis assesses potential publication bias among studies included in the meta-analysis of aroma inhalation therapy for sleep problems, with symmetry indicating low risk.](https://pdfs.citedhealth.com/figures/33655928/198.png)

> Source: Moon Joo Cheong et al. "A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the clinical effects of arom." *Medicine*, 2021. PMID: [33655928](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33655928/)
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  <figcaption>Figure 5. Funnel plot analysis assesses potential publication bias among studies included in the meta-analysis of aroma inhalation therapy for sleep problems, with symmetry indicating low risk.<br>  Source: Moon Joo Cheong et al. "A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of the clinical effects of arom." <em>Medicine</em>, 2021. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33655928/">33655928</a></figcaption>
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