Systematic reviews to support evidence-based medicine : how to review and apply findings of healthcare research / Kalid Khan ... [et al.].
Publication details: London : Hodder Annold, c2011.Edition: 2nd editionDescription: xiii, 201 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:- 9781853157943
- 1853157945
- 616.075 22 SYS
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Contents;
Steps of a systematic review
Step 1: Framing questions for review
Step 2: Identifying relevant literature
Step 3: Assessing the quality of the literature
Step 4: Summarizing the evidence
Step 5: Interpreting the findings
Case studies
Case study 1: Identifying and appraising systematic reviews
Case study 2: Reviewing evidence on safety of a public health intervention
Case study 3: Reviewing evidence on effectiveness of therapy
Case study 4: Reviewing evidence on accuracy of a test
Case study 5: Reviewing qualitative evidence to evaluate patient experience
Case study 6: Reviewing evidence on the effects of educational intervention
Case study 7: Gauging strength of evidence to guide decision making
Case study 8: To use or not to use a therapy? Incorporating evidence on adverse effects
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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