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How to review the evidence: systematic identification and review of the scientific literature

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Published year: 1999
Available in print: Yes
Status: Current

Reference No: CP65
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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This handbook describes how to systematically identify scientific literature relevant to a particular question, select and review the most important (highest quality) studies and summarise and present the results for further consideration by the committee that will develop the clinical practice guidelines.

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