Systematic Reviews to Support Evidence-Based Medicine: How to appraise, conduct and publish reviews

Authoritative, clear and concise, this highly acclaimed book continues  to be an essential text for all medical, surgical and allied health  professionals who are seeking a quick and respected guide to  systematically reviewing the literature. The third edition features a  new chapter on 'Publishing systematic reviews’ and numerous new case  studies covering the latest developments in the field, including  umbrella reviews, reviews of test accuracy, qualitative evidence and  prognostic studies, and practice guidelines.

The highly  experienced authors, who have each contributed to numerous systematic  reviews that have helped form policy and practice, ensure that this  practical text, which avoids technical jargon, continues to be the  reference of choice for all health professionals undertaking literature  reviews, including those specializing in epidemiology and public health.