Evidence synthesis and meta-analysis: a practical approach

摘要: A systematic review (SR) is an explicit and clear assessment of the literature, derived from a clearly articulated research question, along with critical analysis according to different tools summary evidence. If researchers find homogeneous data, then it possible perform meta-analysis (MA). SRs must include following: question based on PICO (patient or population, intervention, comparison outcome) strategy, reproducible search appropriate selection studies data extraction, quality evidence MA if appropriate. meta-analyses are fundamental supports for decision-making in clinical area, public health government policies wide arena knowledge generation. Understanding role their conduct that can be important skill practitioners such as urology nurses, particularly those involved studies.