a systematic review is a method of reviewing a large body of literature to
- reduce information overload
- leave an audit trail
- avoid bias
- inform policy
- support practice (E.g. to fluoridate water supplies)
- when there's uncertainty,
- when evidence is required
- when questions are unanswered
- to direct future research
See 7 stages in Petticrew (p27)
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