A novel visualization approach for network meta-analysis: The plate plot and the nmaplateplot R package
R package, enables users to generate customizable, publication-ready graphics with minimal programming. This tool enhances the ability to holistically evaluate and interpret complex comparative effectiveness data, supporting better-informed decision-making in research and clinical practice.
Authors
- Haitao Chu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0932-598X)
- Zhenxun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1636-7240)
- Yanan Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9586-3690)
- Shanshan Zhao
- Lifeng Lin
Institutions
- Amgen (United States) (US)
- University of Arizona (US)
- Pfizer (United States) (US)
- University of Minnesota System (US)
- Medtronic (Ireland) (IE)
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Synthesis Methods
- Published
- 2026-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/rsm.2026.10088
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
- National Institute on Aging
- U.S. National Library of Medicine