Evidence-based case management practice-part II: meta-analysis: a primer for case managers

摘要: Objectives This article aims to (1) describe the steps in development of a meta-analysis, (2) discuss use meta-analysis developing an evidence base for case management practice, and (3) provide some basic guidelines evaluating meta-analysis. Primary practice settings Evidence-based (EBP) is mandate all healthcare professionals, regardless setting. Although many institutions lack library resources, systematic reviews meta-analyses are available from multiple sites on Internet. Findings/conclusions EBP essential element professionals provision safe, quality patient care. However, most including managers, have little time complete extensive literature analyses required evidence-based practice. Literature completed by professional teams solution caregivers their efforts best evidence. describes quantitative review, definitions terms, description process, sources meta-analyses, determining review applicability results Implications Meta-analyses can access latest managers with but great need effective approaches managing statistical analysis studies pooled definitive interpretation data. Correctly analyzed interpreted, sound basis transitions hospital home community. describing impact various treatments allow manager better prepare family issues may face recovering diagnosis and/or treatment.