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Valerie Smith1

  • 1Trinity College Dublin.

The Practising Midwife
|October 30, 2013
PubMed

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This column highlights Cochrane Systematic Reviews on pregnancy and childbirth, aiding informed healthcare decisions. It encourages discussion on applying these high-quality research syntheses to clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • The Cochrane Collaboration is a global network producing high-quality systematic reviews.
  • Systematic reviews synthesize existing research to answer specific health questions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight Cochrane Systematic Reviews relevant to pregnancy and childbirth.
  • To stimulate discussion on the practical implications of these reviews for healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • The column focuses on systematic reviews from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR).
  • CDSR is published monthly online.

Main Results:

  • Cochrane Systematic Reviews provide synthesized evidence for healthcare decision-making.
  • Access to The Cochrane Library is available online.

Conclusions:

  • Regularly reviewing Cochrane Systematic Reviews can improve pregnancy and childbirth care.
  • Discussion of review implications is crucial for effective practice implementation.

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