Current Situation and Progress of Evidence Synthesis Methodology

SU Renfeng; YU Xuan; SHI Qianling; LUO Xufei; SUN Yajia; LAN Hui; REN Mengjuan; WU Shouyuan; WANG Ping; WANG Ling; ZHAO Junxian; CHEN Yaolong

doi:10.12290/xhyxzz.2023-0062

Volume 14 Issue 6

Nov. 2023

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Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital > 2023 > 14(6): 1301-1309. > DOI: 10.12290/xhyxzz.2023-0062

SU Renfeng, YU Xuan, SHI Qianling, LUO Xufei, SUN Yajia, LAN Hui, REN Mengjuan, WU Shouyuan, WANG Ping, WANG Ling, ZHAO Junxian, CHEN Yaolong. Current Situation and Progress of Evidence Synthesis Methodology[J]. Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, 2023, 14(6): 1301-1309. DOI: 10.12290/xhyxzz.2023-0062

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Current Situation and Progress of Evidence Synthesis Methodology

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School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Evidence-based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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The First School of Clinical Medicine, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Research Unit of Evidence-based Evaluation and Guidelines, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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WHO Collaborating Center for Guideline Implementation and Knowledge Translation, Lanzhou 730000, China

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National Social Science Foundation of China "Research on the Theoretical System, International Experience and Chinese Path of Evidence-based Social Science" 19ZDA142

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CHEN Yaolong, E-mail: chevidence@lzu.edu.cn
Received Date: February 07, 2023
Accepted Date: March 12, 2023
Available Online: April 06, 2023
Issue Publish Date: November 29, 2023

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Evidence synthesis is the synthesis of existing research using a systematic and appropriate method. Various types of evidence synthesis are currently in use. Correctly choosing and applying the best evidence synthesis method is crucial for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders. Thus, based on summarizing the current situation, progress, and classification of evidence synthesis methods, we introduced the definition and characteristics of common evidence synthesis methods and problems in their application, and presented thoughts and suggestions for the problems in the application of evidence synthesis methods.
- evidence synthesis,
- methodology,
- current situation and progress

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