What guidance is available for researchers conducting overviews of reviews of healthcare interventions? A scoping review and qualitative metasummary

What guidance is available for researchers conducting overviews of reviews of healthcare interventions? A scoping review and qualitative metasummary

Abstract Background Overviews of reviews (overviews) compile data from multiple systematic reviews to provide a single synthesis of relevant evidence for decision-making. Despite their increasing popularity, there is limited methodological guidance available for researchers wishing to conduct overvi...

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Main Authors: Michelle Pollock, Ricardo M. Fernandes, Lorne A. Becker, Robin Featherstone, Lisa Hartling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Overview of reviews
Umbrella review
Evidence synthesis
Knowledge synthesis
Evidence-based medicine
Evidence-based practice
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-016-0367-5

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