What
is it?
The Cochrane Library publishes analysis
and reviews of research studies that look at the same problem. The aim is to
combine research and develop a consensus view of the problem involved, based on
the evidence.
The Cochrane Library
also provides a database which allows you to complete searches against the
systematic review collection as well as other collections. You can also browse
through the topic list of systematic reviews.
Key
Features
- Systematic reviews are developed by completing systematic, detailed literature searches and critical appraisal to identify the relevant evidence.
- Reviewers often perform meta-analysis to combine results.
- Conclusions are drawn based on the overall evidence.
Whilst reviews can be
very detailed, technical and long, there is often a plain language summary.
How
can it help you?
Cochrane Library
systematic reviews can help you to:
- Determine what the latest research about a topic says
- Assess whether there is evidence already available for the topic you are looking at
- Find existing articles on a topic, by checking the reference list
How
to access it?
The Cochrane
Library is freely
available on the Internet. You can run searches and view the full-text of the
Cochrane systematic reviews. However some of the articles returned via the
search facility will not be available in full-text. You should check your Journal A-Z list to see if you have access.
Cochrane Library Video
What is a Cochrane
Systematic Review?
eTutorial
Cochrane Library: Finding Systematic Reviews - here is an introduction to the
Cochrane Library and demonstration of how to find a systematic review
Cochrane Library: Advanced Search - use the advanced search options to find
systematic reviews and clinical trials
Did
you know?
Cochrane produce a
number of blogs, Evidently Cochrane, that discuss review findings and how
they apply to practice.
More
help?
Check our Cochrane
Library help page for more help.
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