194 6 Chapter 6 Acknowledgements We acknowledge the authors of the primary studies included in the meta-analysis, especially those who have kindly provided additional data and clari cation regarding their work. We acknowledge the contributions of Willem JJ Assendelft, Jacobijn Gussekloo, Melinde Boland, and Maureen Rutten-van Möllken, who co-authored the initial version of this review, and Nan van Geloven, who provided us with statistical guidance. We would also like to thank Elizabeth Stovold (the Information Specialist for Cochrane Airways) for conducting all electronic searches, and Emma Denne for providing assistance during review and editorial processes. The review authors and the Cochrane Airways’ Editorial Team are grateful to the following peer and patient reviewers for their time and comments. 1. Julia Robertson (Australia). 2. Hanan Aboumatar (USA). The Background and Methods sections of this review are based on a standard template used by Cochrane Airways. This project was supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), via Cochrane Infrastructure funding to the Cochrane Airways Group. The views and opinions expressed therein are those of the authors and do not necessarily re ect those of the Systematic Reviews Programme, NIHR, NHS, or the Department of Health.
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