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Review
. 2008 Apr;35(2):207-14.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2007.10.003.

The role of systematic reviews in clinical research and practice

Ted Haines  1 , Leslie McKnight, Eric Duku, Lenora Perry, Achilleas Thoma
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Review

The role of systematic reviews in clinical research and practice

Ted Haines et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2008 Apr.

Abstract

Well-conducted systematic reviews and meta-analyses provide the best quality evidence for clinical decision-making. This article presents the key role of systematic reviews in clinical decision-making, discussing the steps and pitfalls to avoid in conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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