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Current Resources for Evidence-Based Practice, March/April 2012.

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Title: Current Resources for Evidence-Based Practice, March/April 2012.
Authors: Emeis, Cathy L.
Source: Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health; Mar2012, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p196-200, 5p
Abstract: The article discusses the various review methods used on evidence-based research studies. According to the author, some clinicians are not sure what the differences are between a systematic review and an integrative review and the difference between a meta-analysis and a meta-synthesis. She explains that systematic reviews aim to reach conclusions for pre-specified questions with the use of a systematic analysis. She adds that meta-analysis is a statistical method that summarizes findings.
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Abstract:The article discusses the various review methods used on evidence-based research studies. According to the author, some clinicians are not sure what the differences are between a systematic review and an integrative review and the difference between a meta-analysis and a meta-synthesis. She explains that systematic reviews aim to reach conclusions for pre-specified questions with the use of a systematic analysis. She adds that meta-analysis is a statistical method that summarizes findings.
ISSN:15269523
DOI:10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00155.x