How to review the evidence: systematic identification and review of the scientific literature
Published year: 1999 |
Reference No: CP65 Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au |
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Synopsis of publication:
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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The information contained in A guide to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines (NHMRC 1999) is being supplemented with a series of handbooks with further information on the main stages involved in the development of clinical practice guidelines.
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