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Lisa Hopp1, Leslie Rittenmeyer2
1Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN, USA ljhopp@purduecal.edu.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|April 8, 2015
Summary
Systematic reviews synthesize health evidence, informing clinical decisions and research priorities. These rigorous reviews combine quantitative and qualitative data, ensuring comprehensive knowledge synthesis.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- The evidence-based health care movement necessitates synthesized evidence.
- Systematic reviews are a rigorous method for synthesizing evidence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the role and methodology of systematic reviews in health research.
- To underscore the synergistic relationship between systematic reviews and primary research.
Main Methods:
- Conducting systematic reviews requires specific skills, time, and library resources.
- Reviews involve a priori protocol development, transparency, and exhaustive searching.
- Dual independent reviewers critically appraise studies using standardized tools.
Main Results:
- Systematic reviews synthesize existing knowledge, identifying both what is known and unknown.
- They inform clinical decisions and guide research priorities by highlighting knowledge gaps.
- Reviews can encompass both quantitative and qualitative evidence.
Conclusions:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for advancing evidence-based health care.
- Rigor in protocol, searching, appraisal, synthesis, and peer review are hallmarks of systematic reviews.
- These reviews are essential for informing practice and future research directions.
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