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A framework for developing a coding scheme for meta-analysis.

Sharon A Brown1, Sandra L Upchurch, Gayle J Acton

  • 1University of Texas at Austin, USA.

Western Journal of Nursing Research
|April 2, 2003
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Developing reliable coding instruments is crucial for systematic reviews in evidence-based practice. This process ensures accurate data extraction, leading to clinically useful information for nursing and healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing Research
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Systematic reviews are vital for evidence-based practice, particularly in nursing.
  • Synthesizing research is essential for informing clinical care.
  • Reliable data extraction through valid coding procedures is a key challenge in systematic reviews.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a formalized process for developing reliable and valid coding instruments for research synthesis.
  • To illustrate the application of these instruments in multiple meta-analytic studies.

Main Methods:

  • A formalized process for developing coding instruments was established.
  • Instruments were initially developed for a diabetes self-management education meta-analysis.
  • Instruments were subsequently adapted for meta-analyses on diabetes self-management interventions and Alzheimer's disease caregiver burden.

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Main Results:

  • The described process facilitated the development of coding instruments used in five separate studies.
  • Adaptation of instruments proved feasible for diverse meta-analytic research areas.
  • The development activities were critical for producing reliable and clinically useful synthesized information.

Conclusions:

  • Developing robust coding instruments is a critical, albeit time-consuming, element of systematic reviews.
  • This formalized process enhances the reliability and clinical utility of synthesized research findings.
  • The methodology supports evidence-based practice across various health disciplines.