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Conducting systematic reviews to inform occupational therapy practice
Susan L Murphy1, Jennifer C Robinson, Susan H Lin
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. sumurphy@umich.edu
Summary
This article outlines how to conduct high-quality systematic reviews (SRs) for health professions. It details SR design, conduct, limitations in occupational therapy, and evidence synthesis for clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Systematic Review Methodology
Background:
- Systematic reviews (SRs) are crucial for evaluating health research to inform practice and reimbursement.
- A lack of definitive guidance exists for conducting high-quality, useful SRs in health professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of traditional SR processes, focusing on design and conduct.
- To discuss the limitations of traditional SRs specifically within occupational therapy.
- To describe the synthesis and application of SR findings in clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- Overview of traditional systematic review (SR) methodology.
- Critical analysis of SR limitations in the context of occupational therapy.
- Explanation of evidence synthesis and translation for clinical use.
Main Results:
- Provides a structured approach to SR design and execution.
- Identifies specific challenges and limitations of SRs in occupational therapy.
- Illustrates methods for synthesizing and applying SR evidence.
Conclusions:
- High-quality SRs require careful design and conduct.
- Addressing limitations is key for SR utility in specialized fields like occupational therapy.
- Effective synthesis and application of SR findings enhance evidence-based practice.
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