Defining the criteria for including studies and how they will be grouped for the synthesis
This chapter describes the processes by which the structure of the synthesis can be mapped
out at the beginning of the systematic review, and the interplay between the review question …
out at the beginning of the systematic review, and the interplay between the review question …
[HTML][HTML] Guidance to best tools and practices for systematic reviews
K Kolaski, LR Logan, JPA Ioannidis - JBJS reviews, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Abstract» Data continue to accumulate indicating that many systematic reviews are
methodologically flawed, biased, redundant, or uninformative. Some improvements have …
methodologically flawed, biased, redundant, or uninformative. Some improvements have …
Risk of bias tools in systematic reviews of health interventions: an analysis of PROSPERO-registered protocols
K Farrah, K Young, MC Tunis, L Zhao - Systematic reviews, 2019 - Springer
Background Systematic reviews of health interventions are increasingly incorporating
evidence outside of randomized controlled trials (RCT). While non-randomized study (NRS) …
evidence outside of randomized controlled trials (RCT). While non-randomized study (NRS) …
Including non‐randomized studies on intervention effects
This chapter aims to support review authors who are considering including non‐randomized
studies of interventions (NRSI) in a Cochrane Review. NRSI are defined here as any …
studies of interventions (NRSI) in a Cochrane Review. NRSI are defined here as any …
Conceptualising natural and quasi experiments in public health
Background Natural or quasi experiments are appealing for public health research because
they enable the evaluation of events or interventions that are difficult or impossible to …
they enable the evaluation of events or interventions that are difficult or impossible to …
Efficacy of awake prone positioning in patients with covid-19 related hypoxemic respiratory failure: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
Objective To determine the efficacy and safety of awake prone positioning versus usual care
in non-intubated adults with hypoxemic respiratory failure due to covid-19. Design …
in non-intubated adults with hypoxemic respiratory failure due to covid-19. Design …
Non‐pharmacological measures implemented in the setting of long‐term care facilities to prevent SARS‐CoV‐2 infections and their consequences: a rapid review
JM Stratil, RL Biallas, J Burns, L Arnold… - Cochrane Database …, 2021 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Starting in late 2019, COVID‐19, caused by the novel coronavirus SARS‐CoV‐
2, spread around the world. Long‐term care facilities are at particularly high risk of …
2, spread around the world. Long‐term care facilities are at particularly high risk of …
[HTML][HTML] Chapter III: Reporting the review
M Cumpston, T Lasserson, J Chandler… - … systematic reviews of …, 2022 - training.cochrane.org
Clear reporting of a systematic review allows readers to evaluate the rigour of the methods
applied, and to interpret the findings appropriately. Transparency can facilitate attempts to …
applied, and to interpret the findings appropriately. Transparency can facilitate attempts to …
Interventions promoting uptake of water, sanitation and hygiene (wash) technologies in low‐and middle‐income countries: an evidence and gap map of effectiveness …
H Chirgwin, S Cairncross, D Zehra… - Campbell Systematic …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Lack of access to and use of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cause 1.6
million deaths every year, of which 1.2 million are due to gastrointestinal illnesses like …
million deaths every year, of which 1.2 million are due to gastrointestinal illnesses like …
[HTML][HTML] Tenets for the proper conduct and use of meta-analyses: a practical guide for neurosurgeons
Neurosurgeons today are inundated with rapidly amassing neurosurgical research
publications. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have consequently surged in popularity …
publications. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have consequently surged in popularity …