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RAMESES publication standards: meta-narrative reviews
Geoff Wong1, Trish Greenhalgh, Gill Westhorp
1Centre for Primary Care and Public Health, Queen Mary University of London, UK. grckwong@gmail.com
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|January 30, 2013
Summary
This study developed 20 key publication standards for meta-narrative reviews, a novel systematic review method. These standards aim to improve the reporting and rigor of future meta-narrative evidence syntheses.
Area of Science:
- Systematic Review Methodologies
- Evidence Synthesis
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Meta-narrative review is an emerging approach for qualitative and mixed-method systematic reviews.
- It aims to synthesize heterogeneous topics by exploring diverse research perspectives.
- No prior publication standards existed for meta-narrative reviews.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop preliminary publication standards for meta-narrative reviews.
- To establish a framework for reporting meta-narrative evidence syntheses.
- To enhance the rigor and clarity of meta-narrative review publications.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method approach combining literature review, an online Delphi panel, and feedback.
- Analysis of existing literature on meta-narrative review best practices.
- Iterative refinement of standards through a three-round Delphi process with 33 experts.
Main Results:
- Nine published meta-narrative reviews were identified and analyzed.
- Consensus was reached on 20 key publication standards by the expert panel.
- A 90% response rate was achieved across the three Delphi rounds.
Conclusions:
- The developed standards provide guidance for reporting meta-narrative reviews.
- These standards aim to improve the quality and consistency of evidence synthesis.
- The standards are expected to evolve with further methodological advancements.
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