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Systematic Reviews
Oncology Nursing Forum
  • Kerry A. Milner, Sacred Heart University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
1-1-2015
Disciplines
Abstract

Systematic reviews are a type of literature review in which authors systematically search for, critically appraise, and synthesize evidence from several studies on the same topic (Grant & Booth, 2009). The precise and systematic method differentiates systematic reviews from traditional reviews (Khan, Kunz, Kleijnen, & Antes, 2003). In all types of systematic reviews, a quality assessment is done of the individual studies that meet inclusion criteria. These individual assessments are synthesized, and aggregated results are reported. Systematic reviews are considered the highest level of evidence in evidence-based health care because the reviewers strive to use transparent, rigorous methods that minimize bias.

DOI
10.1188/15.ONF.89-93
Pages
89-93
Citation Information

Milner, K.A. (2015). Systematic reviews. Oncology Nursing Forum, 42(1), 89-93. doi: 10.1188/15.ONF.89-93