1. The question -- 2. Finding relevant studies -- 3. Appraising and selecting studies -- 4. Summarizing and synthesizing the studies -- 5. Applicability: returning to the question -- 6. Interventions -- 7. Frequency and rate -- 8. Diagnostic tests -- 9. Aetiology and risk factors -- 10. Prediction: prognosis and risk -- Appendix. A. Literature searching -- Appendix B. Software for meta-analysis
Summary
A practical and clear guide to systematic reviews suitable for all clinical researchers
