Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis
A systematic review (SR) is a research method for synthesizing evidence on a specific topic. Among the various types of systematic reviews, there are SRs of guidelines (CPGs) and SRs of SRs. Traditionally, they are limited to just one type of secondary evidence. This paper introduces an innovative S...
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| author | Stefano Mancin Marco Sguanci Desirèe Andreoli Fanny Soekeland Giuliano Anastasi Michela Piredda Maria Grazia De Marinis |
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| description | A systematic review (SR) is a research method for synthesizing evidence on a specific topic. Among the various types of systematic reviews, there are SRs of guidelines (CPGs) and SRs of SRs. Traditionally, they are limited to just one type of secondary evidence. This paper introduces an innovative SR methodology that combines CPGs and SRs to improve evidence synthesis and overcome the limitations of isolated use.Essential steps that should always precede the actual research process include registering the research protocol, formulating research questions and setting inclusion/exclusion criteria. Using the PRISMA protocol for comprehensive database searches, it's crucial to combine keywords with boolean operators and remove duplicates. The eligibility of studies should be assessed by selecting potentially relevant articles through an initial screening of titles and abstracts, followed by a meticulous analysis of the full-texts. Rigorous evidence evaluation tools, such as AGREE II for CPGs and AMSTAR 2 for SRs, and the double reviewer approach ensure high-quality selections. Additionally, converting summarized results into percentages and applying statistical analyses facilitate interpretation and improve the reliability of rater assessments. A further characteristic of this methodology is its adaptability to the evolution of healthcare research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-873f154f48b04210ac4b839f03e02c2f2023-12-24T04:45:33ZengElsevierMethodsX2215-01612024-06-0112102532Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysisStefano Mancin0Marco Sguanci1Desirèe Andreoli2Fanny Soekeland3Giuliano Anastasi4Michela Piredda5Maria Grazia De Marinis6Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy; IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Nursing Science, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, ItalyAzienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, ItalyUniversity of Applied Sciences, School of Health Professions, Bern, SwitzerlandDepartment of Trauma, AOU G. Martino University Hospital, Messina, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Nursing Science, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy; Corresponding author.Department of Medicine and Surgery, Research Unit of Nursing Science, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy; Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, ItalyA systematic review (SR) is a research method for synthesizing evidence on a specific topic. Among the various types of systematic reviews, there are SRs of guidelines (CPGs) and SRs of SRs. Traditionally, they are limited to just one type of secondary evidence. This paper introduces an innovative SR methodology that combines CPGs and SRs to improve evidence synthesis and overcome the limitations of isolated use.Essential steps that should always precede the actual research process include registering the research protocol, formulating research questions and setting inclusion/exclusion criteria. Using the PRISMA protocol for comprehensive database searches, it's crucial to combine keywords with boolean operators and remove duplicates. The eligibility of studies should be assessed by selecting potentially relevant articles through an initial screening of titles and abstracts, followed by a meticulous analysis of the full-texts. Rigorous evidence evaluation tools, such as AGREE II for CPGs and AMSTAR 2 for SRs, and the double reviewer approach ensure high-quality selections. Additionally, converting summarized results into percentages and applying statistical analyses facilitate interpretation and improve the reliability of rater assessments. A further characteristic of this methodology is its adaptability to the evolution of healthcare research.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016123005289Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews |
| spellingShingle | Stefano Mancin Marco Sguanci Desirèe Andreoli Fanny Soekeland Giuliano Anastasi Michela Piredda Maria Grazia De Marinis Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis MethodsX Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews |
| title | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| title_full | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| title_fullStr | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| title_short | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews: A method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| title_sort | systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews a method for conducting comprehensive analysis |
| topic | Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines and systematic reviews |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016123005289 |
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