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Centre for Reviews and Dissemination databases: value, content, and developments.

Alison M Booth¹, Kath E Wright, Helen Outhwaite

¹Centre for Review and Dissemination, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. ab42@york.ac.uk

International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care

|October 7, 2010

Summary

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The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) databases offer free access to vital systematic reviews and health technology assessments. These resources support evidence-based healthcare decisions globally.

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Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases

Published on: October 24, 2019

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Evidence Synthesis
Health Technology Assessment

Background:

The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) conducts systematic reviews on health and public health topics.
CRD develops guidelines for systematic reviews and produces valuable databases.
These databases are crucial for health professionals, policymakers, and researchers worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the processes and content of the CRD databases.
To detail improvements in the new public interface for the CRD databases.
To highlight the value and accessibility of CRD's research evidence resources.

Main Methods:

Systematic identification and critical appraisal of systematic reviews and economic evaluations.
Description of database records, content, and added value by CRD.
Overview of new features in the public interface, including enhanced search options and PubMed integration.

Main Results:

The CRD databases systematically identify, appraise, and describe research evidence.
New interface features aim to improve user experience and search efficiency.
The databases provide a comprehensive listing of health technology assessments.

Conclusions:

CRD databases offer free access to a significant knowledge base.
These resources are widely utilized to support evidence-informed healthcare decisions.
The databases play a key role in both UK and international healthcare policy and practice.