Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

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Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. / Booth, Andrew; Sommer, Isolde; Noyes, Jane et al.
Yn: BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, Cyfrol 29, Rhif 3, 22.05.2024, t. 194-200.

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Booth, A, Sommer, I, Noyes, J, Houghton, C & Campbell, F 2024, 'Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis', BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, cyfrol. 29, rhif 3, tt. 194-200. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

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Booth, A., Sommer, I., Noyes, J., Houghton, C., & Campbell, F. (2024). Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, 29(3), 194-200. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

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Booth A, Sommer I, Noyes J, Houghton C, Campbell F. 2024. Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. 29(3):194-200. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

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Booth A, Sommer I, Noyes J, Houghton C, Campbell F. Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. 2024 Mai 22;29(3):194-200. Epub 2024 Chw 14. doi: 10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

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Booth, Andrew ; Sommer, Isolde ; Noyes, Jane et al. / Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. Yn: BMJ Evidence Based Medicine. 2024 ; Cyfrol 29, Rhif 3. tt. 194-200.

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TY - JOUR

T1 - Rapid Reviews Methods Series: Guidance on Rapid Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

AU - Booth, Andrew

AU - Sommer, Isolde

AU - Noyes, Jane

AU - Houghton, Catherine

AU - Campbell, Fiona

N1 - © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

PY - 2024/5/22

Y1 - 2024/5/22

N2 - This paper forms part of a series of methodological guidance from the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group and addresses rapid qualitative evidence syntheses (QESs), which use modified systematic, transparent and reproducible methodsu to accelerate the synthesis of qualitative evidence when faced with resource constraints. This guidance covers the review process as it relates to synthesis of qualitative research. ‘Rapid’ or ‘resource-constrained’ QES require use of templates and targeted knowledge user involvement. Clear definition of perspectives and decisions on indirect evidence, sampling and use of existing QES help in targeting eligibility criteria. Involvement of an information specialist, especially in prioritising databases, targeting grey literature and planning supplemental searches, can prove invaluable. Use of templates and frameworks in study selection and data extraction can be accompanied by quality assurance procedures targeting areas of likely weakness. Current Cochrane guidance informs selection of tools for quality assessment and of synthesis method. Thematic and framework synthesis facilitate efficient synthesis of large numbers of studies or plentiful data. Finally, judicious use of Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach for assessing the Confidence of Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research assessments and of software as appropriate help to achieve a timely and useful review product.

AB - This paper forms part of a series of methodological guidance from the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group and addresses rapid qualitative evidence syntheses (QESs), which use modified systematic, transparent and reproducible methodsu to accelerate the synthesis of qualitative evidence when faced with resource constraints. This guidance covers the review process as it relates to synthesis of qualitative research. ‘Rapid’ or ‘resource-constrained’ QES require use of templates and targeted knowledge user involvement. Clear definition of perspectives and decisions on indirect evidence, sampling and use of existing QES help in targeting eligibility criteria. Involvement of an information specialist, especially in prioritising databases, targeting grey literature and planning supplemental searches, can prove invaluable. Use of templates and frameworks in study selection and data extraction can be accompanied by quality assurance procedures targeting areas of likely weakness. Current Cochrane guidance informs selection of tools for quality assessment and of synthesis method. Thematic and framework synthesis facilitate efficient synthesis of large numbers of studies or plentiful data. Finally, judicious use of Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach for assessing the Confidence of Evidence from Reviews of Qualitative research assessments and of software as appropriate help to achieve a timely and useful review product.

KW - Patient Care

KW - Systematic Reviews as Topic

U2 - 10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

DO - 10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112620

M3 - Article

C2 - 38355285

VL - 29

SP - 194

EP - 200

JO - BMJ Evidence Based Medicine

JF - BMJ Evidence Based Medicine

SN - 2515-4478

IS - 3

ER -