An introduction to systematic reviews / David Gough, Sandy Oliver, James Thomas.

"Focused on actively using systematic review as method, An introduction to systematic reviews provides clear, step-by-step advice on the logic and processes of systematic reviewing. Stressing the importance of precision and accuracy, this practical text carefully balances a need for insightful theor...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gough, David (David A.) (Author)
Oliver, Sandy, 1955- (Author)
Thomas, James, 1983- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : SAGE, 2017.
Edition:2nd edition.
Subjects:
Research > Methodology.
Social sciences > Research > Methodology.
Social sciences > Research > Evaluation.
Physical Description:xvi, 331 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introducing systematic reviews / David Gough, Sandy Oliver and James Thomas
  • Stakeholder perspectives and participation in reviews / Rebecca Rees and Sandy Oliver
  • Commonality and diversity in reviews / David Gough and James Thomas
  • Getting started with a review /Sandy Oliver, Kelly Dickson, Mukdarut Bangpan, and Mark Newman
  • Finding relevant studies / Ginny Brunton, Claire Stansfield, Jenny Caird, and James Thomas
  • Describing and analysing studies / Katy Sutcliffe, Sandy Oliver and Michelle Richardson
  • Tools and technologies for information management / Jeff Brunton, James Thomas, and Sergio Graziosi
  • Synthesis methods for combining and configuring textual or mixed methods data / James Thomas, Alison O'Mara-Eves, Angela Harden, and Mark Newman
  • Synthesis methods for combining and configuring quantitative data / James Thomas, Alison O'Mara-Eves, Dylan Kneale and Ian Shemilt
  • Developing justifiable evidence claims / Kristin Liabo, David Gough and Angela Harden
  • Using research findings / David Gough, Ruth Stewart and Janice Tripney.