Evidence Synthesis

Terms for finding, appraising and pooling research evidence, including systematic review and network meta-analysis.

  • Topic: Evidence Synthesis
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5 terms

Search StrategySearch Protocol, Database Search Terms

The specific combination of search terms, database selections, and filters used to identify relevant studies during a literature search.

Simulated Treatment ComparisonSTC, Simulated Comparison

A method comparing treatments from separate trials by fitting a regression model to one trial's data to predict outcomes for the other's population.

Study SelectionStudy Inclusion, Trial Selection

The process of applying predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria to identified studies, determining which are included in a systematic review.

SUCRASurface Under the Cumulative Ranking Curve, Cumulative Ranking Probability

An abbreviation for the surface under the cumulative ranking curve, ranking treatments in a Bayesian network meta-analysis by probability of being most effective.

Systematic ReviewSystematic Literature Review, SLR

A structured, comprehensive, reproducible approach to identifying, evaluating, and synthesising all available evidence relevant to a clearly defined question.