Ensuring Inclusion of Research Reports in Systematic Reviews

Dijkers, Marcel P.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2009.04.026

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“…Several sources have made the complaint that reviews of the research evidence too often look at too narrow a selection of evidence, such as only findings from studies that use experimental or quasi-experimental methods (Dijkers, 2009;Moat et al, 2013;Smyth & Schorr, 2009). As a result, "much useful information that could guide practitioners may be lost" (Dijkers, 2009, p. 6).…”

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“…A widespread myth about literature reviews is that, "A systematic review can only be of high quality if the primary evidence is of high quality" (Moat et al, 2013). If that level of evidence is lacking, then reviews may recommend "more research" and make no practical recommendations (Dijkers, 2009). The authors took the view that, "Systematic reviewers should consider all available research and not disregard investigations of a quality level below an artificially drawn line" (Dijkers, 2009).…”

Section: Applying Ipa To Build a Strong Knowledge Map For Strong Comm...mentioning

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“…If that level of evidence is lacking, then reviews may recommend "more research" and make no practical recommendations (Dijkers, 2009). The authors took the view that, "Systematic reviewers should consider all available research and not disregard investigations of a quality level below an artificially drawn line" (Dijkers, 2009). As one set of guidelines for reviews in health care (CRD, 2009, p. 10) noted, "Although quality assessment can sometimes be used to exclude studies that do not meet certain criteria, this is not standard practice."…”

Section: Applying Ipa To Build a Strong Knowledge Map For Strong Comm...mentioning

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Re-Structuring Evaluation Findings into Useful Knowledge

Houston¹,

Wright

Wallis

2017

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Background: A long research stream has shown that when knowledge is more structured it is more likely to be effective in practical application. Building on that research, the authorsapplied Integrative Proposition Analysis to visualize, integrate, and assess the quality and usefulness of knowledge gained from the NMAC (formerly National Minority AIDS Council) Strong Communities evaluation. Purpose: Demonstrate an innovative method to rigorously integrate and strengthen knowledge gained from evaluation and to encourage discussion of future directions for developing stronger theories for more effective evaluation and more effective action. Setting: Birmingham, Alabama Intervention: A project to identify local strategies for community-based organizations and community health centers that serve African American and Latinx gay and bisexual men and transgender women to collaboratively meet HIV-related community needs. Research Design: The researchers applied Integrative Propositional Analysis to integrate and map concepts and causal connections emerging from the evaluation findings. The authorsthen analyzed the resulting map to identify top-mentioned concepts, better understood concepts, reinforcing loops, and knowledge gaps. Data Collection and Analysis: Integrative Propositional Analysis applied to a literature review and stakeholder interview transcripts collected for the evaluation. Findings: Integrating literature and interview results helped to identify several actions where providers of HIV-related services could increase their impact on combating the HIV epidemic among the communities they serve. The authorsalso identified a reinforcing loop; this shows opportunity to improve two desired outcomes by increasing one. In addition, the authorsidentified blank spots on the map; these show where additional research could strengthen the quality and usefulness of the mapped knowledge. Keywords: evaluation syntheses; Integrative Propositional Analysis; complexity; systems thinking; HIV; African American; Latinx; gay men; bisexual men; transgender women

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“…Disadvantages and limitations of consensus techniques are that they can lack reliability, the findings are not scientifically validated, they can be plagued by poor response rates, and there is subjectivity of defining what qualifies an individual as an expert. Furthermore, although the findings of a consensus process are still subjective, the assumption is that the opinions of multiple experts are more valid than the opinion of a single individual 7 …”

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The Utilization of Consensus Techniques in Education and Research in Medical Professions

Block¹,

Brinkmann²,

Gard³

2021

J Prosthet Orthot

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Study Design This is a narrative review. Introduction Consensus techniques are an increasingly common research tool used to define levels of expert agreement on a topic where evidence is inconsistent or lacking. An assessment of commonly used consensus techniques can inform future education and research. Objective The aim of this study was to describe the use of various consensus techniques used in education and research in orthotics and prosthetics and closely related medical professions, to aid in choosing the most appropriate consensus technique for future research. Methods A systematic search of the literature was conducted using specific terms and keywords related to various consensus techniques, applications of consensus techniques in research and education, and medical disciplines related to orthotics and prosthetics. Studies were included if they described the use of a consensus technique for medical education or research and explained why the specific technique was used. Results Common consensus techniques were identified in the literature. To allow comparison of the techniques, the advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and previous applications of each were extracted from the literature. Conclusion Using the information from the literature, the most prevalent consensus techniques can be compared, aiding educators and researchers in choosing the technique most suitable for their topic of inquiry.

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Clinical Trials in Rehabilitation Research: Balancing Rigor and Relevance

Gordon

2009

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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Ensuring Inclusion of Research Reports in Systematic Reviews

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Re-Structuring Evaluation Findings into Useful Knowledge

Re-Structuring Evaluation Findings into Useful Knowledge

The Utilization of Consensus Techniques in Education and Research in Medical Professions

Clinical Trials in Rehabilitation Research: Balancing Rigor and Relevance

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