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Locating and appraising systematic reviews

D L Hunt¹, K A McKibbon

¹Health Sciences Centre, McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Annals of Internal Medicine

|April 1, 1997

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Identifying systematic reviews is crucial for evidence-based practice. Various databases like MEDLINE, Best Evidence, and Cochrane Library offer access, but critical appraisal is essential for credibility.

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Area of Science:

Medical Informatics
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Systematic reviews synthesize research findings.
Identifying relevant systematic reviews is key for healthcare professionals.

Observation:

Bibliographic databases (MEDLINE, Best Evidence, Cochrane Library) are primary sources for systematic reviews.
The Cochrane Library is expanding and improving, potentially becoming a leading source.
Best Evidence targets primary care physicians with curated reviews.
MEDLINE and other databases offer up-to-date and accessible systematic reviews.

Findings:

No single database is universally superior; choice depends on user needs.
Systematic review methods do not inherently guarantee credible results.

Implications:

Critical appraisal of all systematic reviews is necessary for validity and practical application.
Healthcare professionals must critically evaluate systematic reviews regardless of their source.