کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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1082800 | 950968 | 2011 | 10 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
ObjectiveThis article discusses search methodology to identify evidence for comparative effectiveness reviews (CERs) as practiced by the Effective Health Care program.Study Design and SettingReview.ResultsSearch methods described attempt to overcome the bias inherent in the publication and distribution of clinical evidence. Bibliographic databases and search strategies are discussed with special emphasis on searching for observational studies and harms data. Other techniques described include the use of key articles, citation tracking, hand searching, and personal communications. Strategies for locating gray literature, such as clinical trial protocols and regulatory information, are described. Search reporting and other practical matters are also discussed.ConclusionBetter reporting and further research on search strategies is needed to develop additional evidence-based recommendations.
Journal: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - Volume 64, Issue 11, November 2011, Pages 1168–1177