Systematic reviews in clinical practice: evaluating evidence for management of acute whiplash-associated disorder.

Introduction: The methodology of systematic review (SR) has developed considerably in recent years. The SR is rated as providing the highest level of evidence as it applies rigour in combining findings from original evidence. However, concern has been expressed regarding the quality of some SRs. Cri...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation Vol. 15; no. 8; pp. 333 - 343
Autores principales: Wright C, Rushton A, Gamlin J, Farrell D
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Aug2008
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          Rushton A
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          Systematic Review Methods
          Whiplash Injuries Therapy
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      ab: Introduction: The methodology of systematic review (SR) has developed considerably in recent years. The SR is rated as providing the highest level of evidence as it applies rigour in combining findings from original evidence. However, concern has been expressed regarding the quality of some SRs. Critical evaluation of SRs is essential to ensure that they provide best evidence to inform management decisions in practice. Content: A background to SRs illustrates their development and importance to informing decisions for best practice, especially for the busy clinical practitioner. The characteristics of a SR are evaluated using an illustrated example of the development of a SR method to evaluate conservative physical management of patients with acute whiplash-associated disorder grade ll.Discussion and Conclusions: Understanding the key components of a SR enables effective critique of a published review. This in turn facilitates efficient use of the SR findings within clinical decision making in practice.
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