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Evidence Synthesis Reviews

Why do a review?

The trigger will inform the type of review​

  • Told to​​
  • ​Learning ​
  • ​State of play before starting research study​
  • Updating a policy​
  • Clinical need

Aims & objectives

The objective of the review is, in part, derived from the trigger for the review​

Before the review question is confirmed it is acceptable to specify a broad overall objective​

Once you have the review question, the review objective and aims can be made specific ​

Library class: Overview of Systematic, Scoping and Other Evidence Synthesis Reviews

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.