Twelve tips for undertaking a systematic review

Med Teach. 2002 Jul;24(4):358-63. doi: 10.1080/01421590220145707.

Abstract

The need to underpin health and education with a firm evidence base is of increasing significance. Systematic review offers an effective approach to critically assessing research in order to understand its overall impact on practice. Based on 5 years' experience undertaking systematic reviews of interprofessional education, this paper offers guidance for researchers and practitioners about to embark upon systematic review work.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • England
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Guidelines as Topic*
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic*
  • Physicians
  • Research Design
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic*