Systematic Reviews

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

1-2015

Abstract

Systematic reviews are a type of literature review in which authors systematically search for, critically appraise, and synthesize evidence from several studies on the same topic (Grant & Booth, 2009). The precise and systematic method differentiates systematic reviews from traditional reviews (Khan, Kunz, Kleijnen, & Antes, 2003). In all types of systematic reviews, a quality assessment is done of the individual studies that meet inclusion criteria. These individual assessments are synthesized, and aggregated results are reported. Systematic reviews are considered the highest level of evidence in evidence-based health care because the reviewers strive to use transparent, rigorous methods that minimize bias.

DOI

10.1188/15.ONF.89-93

Publication

Oncology Nursing Forum

Volume

42

Issue

1

Pages

89-93

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