Evidence Synthesis

Chris Whitty, Chief Scientific Adviser for the UK Department of Health, recently stated that 'Way ahead of any other academic contribution to policy-making is rigorous and unbiased synthesis of current knowledge'.

There are many different types of reviews, and some authors have tried to create typologies of the different approaches - see reviews by Grant, Munn, and Gough.

Click on the headings and links below to find out more.

The information below brings together guidance and support for some of the main types of reviews of relevance to health services research. Additionally, the Systematic Review Toolbox is a community-driven, searchable, web-based catalogue of tools that support the systematic review process across multiple domains. Click on the headings below to find out more.