Index Medicus

Antonym: heterogeneity. In a systematic review, the similarity of the studies selected. Note: Studies are considered “statistically homogeneous” if their results vary no more than they might be expected to by chance. In a systematic review, “clinical homogeneity” means that the subjects, interventions and measuring instruments are similar or comparable.


provide rehabilitation or organize healthcare delivery. Note 1: The intervention can be a test, device, medicine, vaccine, procedure, program or system.»