Skills

The research question is the crucial first step that sets the direction for the entire review.

The evidence synthesis protocol is a foundational step that serves as a blueprint for the research team.

Literature searches are systematic and comprehensive efforts to identify all relevant studies on a specific research question.

References and citations of identified literature should be systematically collected, organized, and tracked during the search process.

Literature screening in evidence synthesis is a two-stage process used to identify studies that meet pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Data extraction in evidence synthesis involves systematically collecting relevant information from included studies using a standardized template or form.

Critical appraisal in evidence synthesis is the systematic evaluation of the methodological quality and external validity in each included study, focusing more on the methods used rather than just the results.

The data analysis part of evidence synthesis is where the extracted data from individual studies are combined, interpreted, and presented to answer the review question.

Drawing conclusions involves synthesizing and integrating the data from included studies to answer the research question and assess the overall strength and consistency of the evidence.

Project management in evidence synthesis is essential for coordinating the complex, multi-stage workflow and ensuring the project is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Good communication is vital for ensuring clarity, collaboration, and transparency throughout the project.