Evidence Synthesis Reviews

The final review should mirror the protocol, indicating that it was followed.

Use supplementary files for additional information, including search details, critical appraisal tables, etc.  

The final presentation involves reporting on all facets of the process, including:

• Study selection and inclusion/exclusion criteria
  Much of this will replicate the protocol, after all, the protocol outlines the planned methodology for the Systematic Review. 
• Methodological quality of the included studies
  This reflects the results of the Critical Appraisal process.
• Detailed characteristics and descriptions of the included studies, including design, sample size, setting, intervention, and more.
  This reflects the results of the data extraction process.
• Findings and outcomes of the review.
  This includes a GRADE Summary of Findings Tables, which present the main findings in a transparent, structured, and simple format.
• Results of the synthesis to inform the recommendations. 
  Including a statement of findings, a considered discussion, and a clear presentation of author conclusions.

Navigate the maze of evidence synthesis including systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and more.  

Part II covers the later stages of the evidence synthesis review including critical appraisal, data extraction, data synthesis and more. The session will also cover useful automation and AI tools. Offered by NSLHD Libraries in conjunction with RNS ICU Research’s A/Prof Rosalind Elliott.

The content of the Overview class and Part I is assumed knowledge for this class.

Watch a recording of this class or see upcoming training in the NSLHD Libraries intranet calendar.