Table 2 Summary of findings reported, factors considered and conclusions drawn among those studies reporting higher receipt among younger than older groups (N = 36)
From: Identifying inequitable healthcare in older people: systematic review of current research practice
| Â | Unwarranted difference concluded | Unwarranted difference suggested | Warranted difference suggested | No conclusion beyond report of difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Contraindications | ||||
 Not mentioned | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
 Discussed onlya | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
 Adjusted for | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Patient preference | ||||
 Not mentioned | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
 Discussed onlya | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
 Adjusted for | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Effectiveness at older age | ||||
 Not mentioned | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
 Discussed onlya | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
 Adjusted for | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ethical nature of judgement acknowledged | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Total number of papers | 15 | 12 | 1 | 8 |