A systematic review is a synthesis that takes a systematic approach to searching, assessing, extracting and synthesizing evidence from multiple studies. Meta-analysis, meta-ethnography and realist synthesis are different types of systematic review.
Resources
Overview
- An Introduction to Systematic Reviews- this book, available for purchase, provides an overview of the nature, logic, diversity and process of undertaking systematic reviews as part of evidence informed decision making.
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Systematic Reviews in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide - This book outlines the rationale and methods of systematic review, offering examples of applied practice in a variety of social science disciplines.
Websites
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The Campbell Collaboration - This is the website of an international research network that produces systematic reviews of the effects of social interventions.
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EPPI Centre - This is the website for the Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Coordinating Centre which provides support and expertise to those undertaking a systematic review
Tool
- PRISMA Flow Diagram Generator: This tool, developed by PRISMA, can be used to develop a PRISMA flow diagram in order to report on systematic reviews.
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