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. 1994 Sep 10;309(6955):648-51.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.309.6955.648.

Checklists for review articles

A D Oxman  1
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Checklists for review articles

A D Oxman. BMJ. .

Abstract

Preparing a review entails many judgments. The focus of the review must be decided. Studies that are relevant to the focus of the review must be identified, selected for inclusion and critically appraised. Information must be collected and synthesised from the relevant studies, and conclusions must be drawn. Checklists can help prevent important errors in this process. Reviewers, editors, content experts, and users of reviews all have a role to play in improving the quality of published reviews and promoting the appropriate use of reviews by decisionmakers. It is essential that both providers and users appraise the validity of review articles.

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