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A Primer on Performing Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.

Craig A Umscheid1

  • 1Center for Evidence-based Practice, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Penn Medicine Center for Evidence-based Practice, 3535 Market St, Ste 50, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. craig.umscheid@uphs.upenn.edu

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This primer explains how to conduct systematic reviews, essential for evidence-based practice in healthcare. It guides beginners through the process and resources for creating reliable reviews.

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Area of Science:

  • Evidence-based practice
  • Systematic review methodology

Background:

  • Systematic reviews are crucial for informed clinical, research, and policy decisions.
  • Their publication has surged due to their value in synthesizing evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a foundational understanding of systematic reviews for beginners.
  • To differentiate between various review types and outline key procedural steps.
  • To offer resources for conducting and reporting high-quality systematic reviews.

Main Methods:

  • Distinguishing between different types of systematic reviews.
  • Detailing the core stages involved in conducting a systematic review.
  • Compiling a curated list of resources for authors.

Main Results:

  • Understanding of systematic review types and their applications.
  • A clear roadmap for undertaking a systematic review.
  • Access to tools and guidance for robust review execution.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic reviews are indispensable tools in modern healthcare and research.
  • This primer equips novice researchers and users with essential knowledge.
  • Effective systematic reviews support evidence-based decision-making across disciplines.