The Systematic Review

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• Format Texts
• Language/s English
• Target Audience Further education
• EBM Stage 2 - Finding the evidence, 3 - Appraising evidence
• Duration <5 mins
• Difficulty Introductory

Key Concepts addressed

• 2-2a Reviews of fair comparisons should be systematic
• 1-2f Consider all of the relevant fair comparisons

Details

This is a blog explaining what a systematic review is, outlining that a systematic review is considered to be the highest level of research evidence, which brings together all of the available evidence to find an answer to a research question. It outlines the steps involved in carrying out a systematic review (according to the guidance in the Cochrane handbook) and describes how a systematic review should be structured. Finally, it describes how healthcare providers can use a systematic review in conjunction with their expertise when helping an individual patient make decisions. read the blog

Students 4 Best Evidence (S4BE) is a growing network of students from around the world, from school age to university, who are interested in learning more about evidence-based healthcare (EBH).  The network is supported by the UK Cochrane Centre.  In addition to the website, the S4BE has a Facebook group and Twitter feed. For more information, read Selena Ryan-Vigs blog which introduces Students 4 Best Evidence.