When Is The Use Of A Systematic Literature Review Appropriate? A Comparison Of Systematic, Rapid, And Scoping Reviews And Their Application To The Hta Process

Abstract

of BR have been proposed to support this challenging process. Bayesian analysis, with its formal utilization of prior information and repeated updates based on accumulating knowledge, naturally supports decision theory. In this talk, we discuss the rationale for adopting a Bayesian framework when evaluating BR for decisionmaking purposes by providing an overview of recent applications of Bayesian statistics to structured quantitative BR assessment. Furthermore, we outline specific gaps and opportunities in the current practice of BR evaluation that support the case for greater application of statistical decision theory and Bayesian analysis.

Towards early and broad evaluation of innovative surgical devices: integrating evidence synthesis, stakeholder involvement, and health economic modeling into the clinical research stages of the IDEAL framework

“…Appraising the quality of the evidence is a crucial part of evidence synthesis, as low-quality studies could misinform further studies or create diverging opinions among stakeholders. [14][15][16] In our empirical example presented in online supplemental materials, we show how our approach was used in the evaluation of sentinel lymph node biopsy for the management of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The evaluation process took off with an evidence synthesis of international guidelines.…”