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Study Characteristics > Systematic Review

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Systematic Review  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A review of primary literature in health and health policy that attempts to identify, appraise, and synthesize all the empirical evidence that meets specified eligibility criteria to answer a given research question. Its conduct uses explicit methods aimed at minimizing bias in order to produce more reliable findings regarding the effects of interventions for prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation that can be used to inform decision making.

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Entry terms

  • Review, Systematic

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-R4ZNQQ6S-G

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