Much like in other disciplines and research methods, systematic review methodology is guided by established guidelines and best practices that are endorsed by key organizations. Understanding and applying these guidelines to your systematic review is essential to the completion of a quality evidence synthesis product.
The Evidence Based Practice Centers from the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) offers significant guidance on evidence synthesis undertakings, including systematic reviews.
The Council of Medical Specialist Society's Clinical Practice Guidelines Professional Peer Group (PPG) created a set of principles as a resource for members to utilize for the development of systematic review and clinical practice guidelines. The document provides definitions of commonly used terms and recommended processes for establishing guideline panels, documenting methodology, conducting evidence assessment, and implementing guidelines.
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