Review article

https://doi.org/10.24141/1/2/2/4

Systematic review - A backbone of evidence based medicine

Miljenko Franić ; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Stjepan Dokuzović ; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinical Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Jelka Petrak ; Central Medical Library, University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This article gives an overview of the basic principles of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Important issues that need to be considered when addressing a specific clinical question, collecting published studies, critically evaluating data, and synthesizing research evidence are outlined. The main purpose of this review is to motivate as many healthcare professionals as possible to use the best available evidence in their everyday practice and to make an attempt to produce a quality systematic review as well.

Keywords

systematic reviews; meta-analysis; evidence-based medicine

Hrčak ID:

181005

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/181005

Publication date:

1.12.2016.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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