Systematic Reviews
A systematic review is a review of all available related research studies that are focused on a single question/area. Through a systematic review process you can identify, appraise, select and synthesize all high quality research evidence relevant to that question. Systematic reviews are generally regarded as the highest level of determining evidence that can be used to establish what is called evidence-based practices or approaches. An understanding of systematic reviews and how to implement their results is becoming mandatory for many professional groups. Increased access to evidence-based information determined through systematic reviews can benefit consumers with disabilities and their families, service providers, policymakers, and others.
Learn more about systematic reviews at:
- The Cochrane Library
- Library of Knowledge Translation Resources (KT Library)
- NCDDR Publications
- Appraising the Quality of Systematic Reviews, FOCUS Technical Brief #17
- The Campbell Collaboration: Systematic Reviews and Implications for Evidence-Based Practice, FOCUS Technical Brief #16
- The Role of Systematic Reviews in Evidence-Based Practice, Research, and Development, FOCUS Technical Brief #15
- Online Courses
- NCDDR Registry of Systematic Reviews
- Task Force on Systematic Review and Guidelines
- Webcasts
- Campbell Collaboration: New Directions in Identifying What Works, Webcast #3
- Understanding the Cochrane Library, Webcast #2
- New Features of The Cochrane Library, Webcast #7
- Workshops
