doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2016.303518.
Epub 2016 Nov 17.
Systematic Review: A Method at Risk for Being Corrupted
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Systematic Review: A Method at Risk for Being Corrupted
Am J Public Health.
2017 Jan.
Abstract
The production of systematic reviews is increasing, but their credibility is under threat. Although systematic reviews are an important tool for policymaking, their influence can be weakened by methodological problems and poor policy relevance. Using Cochrane as an example, I address standards for systematic reviews, the influence of special interests on these reviews, and ways to increase their relevance for policymakers.
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