The purpose of this guide is to connect you with useful information and resources to learn about the different types of knowledge syntheses (method-driven reviews), such as systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, among others, and the process of conducting them.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (2016) defines knowledge syntheses as:
"'the contextualization and integration of research findings of individual research studies within the larger body of knowledge on the topic. A synthesis must be reproducible and transparent in its methods, using quantitative and/or qualitative methods."
Systematic reviews, scoping reviews, rapid reviews, meta-analyses, realist reviews, living systematic reviews, narrative syntheses, practice guidelines, among others, are all forms of knowledge syntheses.
Before you start, make sure you are ready to start your review.
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Overview on different types of knowledge syntheses |
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General process of conducting knowledge syntheses |
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Develop your protocol |
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Best practices on the conduct of systematic reviews |
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Best practices on the conduct of scoping reviews |
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Best practices on the conduct of rapid reviews |
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Comprehensive list of standards and guidelines for different review types |
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Tools for conducting and managing your review |
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