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Few studies exist examining methods for selecting studies, abstracting data, and appraising quality in a systematic
Reid C Robson1, Ba' Pham1, Jeremiah Hwee2
1Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael's Hospital, 209 Victoria Street, East Building, Room 716, Toronto, Ontario M5B 1W8, Canada.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
|October 13, 2018
Summary
This systematic review identifies best practices for systematic reviews, recommending dual reviewers for screening and data abstraction, and specialized training for quality appraisal to improve accuracy and reliability in evidence synthesis.
Area of Science:
- Evidence-based practice
- Systematic reviews
- Knowledge synthesis
Background:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for synthesizing research findings.
- Methodologies for conducting systematic reviews require rigorous evaluation.
- Standardized practices enhance the reliability of systematic reviews.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and summarize studies assessing methodologies for systematic reviews.
- To provide an evidence base for current knowledge synthesis guidelines.
- To highlight areas requiring further research in systematic review methods.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of literature from MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library.
- Quality appraisal using a modified Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool.
- Extraction of key results on methodology accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and impact.
Main Results:
- 37 studies were included after screening over 5,600 titles.
- Recommendations include dual independent reviewers for screening and data abstraction.
- Support for using Google Translate for non-English articles and contacting authors for clarification.
Conclusions:
- Evidence supports specific practices for study selection, data abstraction, and quality appraisal.
- These findings offer an updated evidence base for systematic review guidelines.
- Further research is needed to refine systematic review methodologies.
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