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This article identifies and unpacks three key decision points in a systematic mixed research synthesis, a mixed methods approach to research synthesis. The research community has increasingly recognized the value of synthesis studies in expanding our understanding of phenomena. Mixed-methodology broadly has also gained…

This clinical systematic review of and evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus were developed by a physician volunteer task force. They are provided as an educational tool based on an assessment of current scientific and clinical information as well as accepted approaches to treatment. Th…

OBJECTIVES: An unknown number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have their treatment allocation subverted. If such trials are included in systematic reviews, biased results may be used to change policy. To assess whether a systematic review contains subverted trials, a meta-analysis of group differences regarding…

Meta-analysis is widely accepted as the preferred method to synthesize research findings in various disciplines. This paper provides an introduction to when and how to conduct a meta-analysis. Several practical questions, such as advantages of meta-analysis over conventional narrative review and the number of studies r…

OBJECTIVE: The choice of bibliographic database during the systematic review search process has been an ongoing conversation among information specialists. With newer information sources, such as Google Scholar and clinical trials registries, we were interested in which databases were utilized by information specialist…

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare effectiveness of different options for de-duplicating records retrieved from systematic review searches. METHODS: Using the records from a published systematic review, five de-duplication options were compared. The time taken to de-duplicate in each option and the nu…

This is a commentary on a Cochrane review, published in this issue of EBCH, first published as: Reichow B, Steiner AM, Volkmar F. Social skills groups for people aged 6 to 21 with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 7. Art. No.: CD008511. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008511.p…

Recently, there has been an expansion of different forms of systematic review of research and the development of guidance and standards about particular types of review. These reviews can be best understood within a broad framework of the dimensions on which reviews differ, and how the review methodology relates to the…

INTRODUCTION: This systematic review aims to highlight the methodological inconsistencies in studying psychosocial safety climate (PSC). Highlighting the diverse dimensions and implications of PSC, this review seeks to enhance the replicability and comparability of studies, contributing to the development of standardis…

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to assess the impact of narrative review (NR) vs. systematic review (SR) on expert assessments of a clinical trial. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Experts in colon and rectal surgery were randomized to read an NR or SR for an ongoing clinical trial involving surgery for colorectal…

BACKGROUND: In Canada, more than 60% of persons living with dementia reside in their own homes, and over 25% rely heavily on their care partners (ie, family members or friends) for assistance with daily activities such as personal hygiene, eating, and walking. Assistive technology (AT) is a key dementia management stra…

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is one of the serious health problems among Indian adolescents. Adolescence helps with the transition of an individual into an adult, so it is important to understand the suicidal behavior of adolescents. Several studies have been carried out in different states in India on the suicidal behavior o…

INTRODUCTION: There is widespread agreement that medical care without compassion cannot be patient-centred, but patients still routinely cite that they feel a lack of compassion in the care environment. There is a dearth of research on how compassion is experienced in a non-hospital setting such as a care home, not jus…

BACKGROUND: Child health and wellbeing is influenced by multiple factors, all of which can impact on early childhood development. Adverse early life experiences can have lasting effects across the life course, sustaining inequalities and resulting in negative consequences for the health and wellbeing of individuals and…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Tooth autotransplantation: an umbrella review. Tan BL, Tong HJ, Narashimhan S, Banihani A, Nazzal H, Duggal MS. Dent Traumatol 2023;39(Suppl 1):2-29. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Open access funding provided by the Qatar National Library TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Umbrella review.

BACKGROUND: Evidence-based decision-making in healthcare relies heavily on routine health information. However, in many low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), concerns persist regarding the use of quality routine health data for health service delivery. Moreover, no systematic synthesis currently exists on how…