Presentation of Findings Interactive Quiz

Prepared for:

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide

www.ahrq.gov

At the end of a systematic review, a meta-analysis is always done to synthesize results.

A.True

B.False

Studies Supporting Conclusions

When creating an evidence table, the reviewer combines information across multiple studies.

A.True

B.False

Evidence Table

Summary tables include general information but no results about studies.

A.True

B.False

Summary Table

An evidence map provides a graphical representation of a meta-analysis.

A.True

B.False

Evidence Map

Data in systematic reviews are synthesized using tables (nonquantitative synthesis) instead of, or in addition to, a meta-analysis to capture underlying similarities that support conclusions. An evidence table collates and reports information from a single

study.  A summary table combines information across multiple studies.

Proper table construction and thorough data abstraction are crucial if the results of a review are to be accurately conveyed.

Evidence maps provide a graphical representation of available studies and help readers compare report outcomes.

Summary

This presentation was prepared by Melissa L. McPheeters, Ph.D., M.P.H., and Jeff Seroogy, B.S., members of the Vanderbilt University Evidence-based Practice Center, and Joseph Lau, M.D., and Thomas Trikalinos, M.D., Ph.D., members of the Tufts Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center.

The information in this module is currently not included in Version 1.0 of the Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (available at: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/ products/60/294/2009_0805_principles1.pdf).

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