Evidence Synthesis Reviews

In 2019, Sutton et al identified 48 types ​of evidence synthesis review. They include: 

• Integrative review – integrates preclinical and clinical studies together ​
• EPPI-Centre Review - Mixed method of effectiveness and qualitative ​
• Systematised review – narrative review with a few systematic features​

For a description of 48 types of review identified in 2019, see Sutton, A., Clowes, M., Preston, L. and Booth, A. (2019), Meeting the review family: exploring review types and associated information retrieval requirements. Health Info Libr J, 36: 202-222. https://doi.org/10.1111/hir.12276

There are many PRISMA Extensions for specialised types of evidence synthesis review
https://www.prisma-statement.org/extensions

Even more PRISMA Extensions are under development: 
https://www.prisma-statement.org/in-development

Step into the world of evidence synthesis and learn what’s involved in systematic reviews, scoping reviews and more.  

This session provides an overview of various types of evidence synthesis reviews. Learn about the differences in the methodologies, requirements, and processes for Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, and more. Offered by NSLHD Libraries in conjunction with RNS ICU Research’s A/Prof Rosalind Elliott.

Watch a recording of this class 

We also offer the more advanced Undertaking Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews, parts I and II.