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Methodology of a systematic review.

E Linares-Espinós¹, V Hernández², J L Domínguez-Escrig³

¹Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, España.

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|May 8, 2018

Summary

Systematic reviews synthesize high-quality evidence for clinical practice. Following structured methods ensures reliable results, enhancing the interpretation of scientific literature for evidence-based medicine.

Keywords:

Meta-analysis Metaanálisis Methodology Metodología Revisión sistemática Systematic review

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Area of Science:

Evidence-based medicine
Clinical research methodology

Background:

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) prioritizes the best available scientific evidence for clinical practice.
Understanding evidence levels is crucial, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses at the apex.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the structured methodology for conducting systematic reviews.
To improve the quality and reproducibility of scientific writing in clinical research.

Main Methods:

Formulating a clear clinical question using PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome).
Developing a detailed protocol with inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Conducting comprehensive literature searches and screening studies (PRISMA guidelines).
Extracting data, assessing study bias, and synthesizing findings.

Main Results:

Systematic reviews provide a critical, reproducible summary of existing research.
Structured methodology minimizes bias and enhances the reliability of synthesized evidence.

Conclusions:

Implementing a structured approach is key to conducting high-quality systematic reviews.
This methodology enhances scientific writing and the application of evidence in medicine.