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. 2024 Apr;41(2):291-311.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2023.08.002. Epub 2023 Oct 21.

Narrative Review to Meta-Analysis: A Cookbook Approach to Evidence Synthesis in Surgical Research

Jeremy J Cook  1 , Tyler Rodericks  2 , Emily A Cook  2
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Narrative Review to Meta-Analysis: A Cookbook Approach to Evidence Synthesis in Surgical Research

Jeremy J Cook et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2024 Apr.

Abstract

Evidence synthesis is a complex approach to research that can consolidate the current understanding of a particular topic from various sources. A design hierarchy based upon reliability is described in detail. Methodology is described explicitly to provide readers with a foundation for performing and understanding published evidence synthesis. Resources that detail access to the comprehensive database are presented and explained. Special care is taken to discuss appraisal of studies prior to analysis.

Keywords: Evidence synthesis; Meta-analysis; Narrative review; Systematic review.

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Disclosure The authors and contributors of this article declare that they have no financial conflicts of interest related to the content presented. The information reported is derived from individual expertise in concert with comprehensive review of reliable sources as detailed in the References section.

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