EBD research design

Question 1

systematic review

Answer 1

a review that has been prepared using a systematic approach to minimising biases and random errors, and that components of the approach are documented in materials and methods section

Question 2

meta analysiss

Answer 2

a statistical analysis of the results from independent studies, which generally aims to produce a single estimate of treatment effect

Question 3

why would you use a systematic review

Answer 3

find results of research quickly
assess validity, applicability and implications of results
guides reviewers to report work explicitly and concisely

Question 4

advantages of systematic reviews

Answer 4

structured
rigorous
well defined
each stage peer reviewed
kept up to date

Question 5

where can systemic reviews be found

Answer 5

cochrane
centre for reviews and dissemination
health technology assessment

Question 6

structure for systemic review

Answer 6

1) cover sheet
2) synopsis
3) abstract
4) text of review
5) tables and figures
6) references

Question 7

what is the line in the middle of a forest plot

Answer 7

line of no difference