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Geoff Wong¹, Trish Greenhalgh, Gill Westhorp

¹Centre for Primary Care and Public Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK. grckwong@gmail.com

|January 31, 2013

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This study developed the first publication standards for realist synthesis, a systematic review method for complex interventions. These standards aim to improve the reporting and rigor of realist reviews.

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Area of Science:

Evidence Synthesis
Health Research Methodology
Policy Analysis

Background:

Growing interest in realist synthesis for complex interventions.
Lack of existing publication standards for realist syntheses.
Development of standards as part of the RAMESES project.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop preliminary publication standards for realist systematic reviews.
To improve the reporting and rigor of realist synthesis.

Main Methods:

Literature review on realist synthesis best practices.
Analysis of published and ongoing realist syntheses.
Three-round online Delphi method with 37 international experts.
Real-time support and problem capture via the RAMESES online discussion list.

Main Results:

Consensus reached on 19 key publication standards by the expert panel.
High response rate (91%) achieved in the Delphi method.
Identification of common challenges in realist synthesis reporting.

Conclusions:

Developed standards provide guidance for reporting realist syntheses.
Standards aim to enhance the rigor and transparency of realist reviews.
Anticipated evolution of standards with methodological advancements.