An introduction to umbrella reviews in evidence-based healthcare practice

By aggregating evidence from systematic and meta-studies, umbrella reviews enhance understanding of complex health issues, enabling clinicians to make well-informed decisions. They improve patient care, support better clinical guidelines and reduce variability in treatment. However, clinicians must account for potential variations in the quality of the included studies.

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Nurse Researcher
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2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2025.e1965
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Health Sciences Research and Education
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An introduction to umbrella reviews in evidence-based healthcare practice

Jacqueline Harley
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Nurse Researcher
Health Sciences Research and Education
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An introduction to umbrella reviews in evidence-based healthcare practice

Jacqueline Harley
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Abstract

By aggregating evidence from systematic and meta-studies, umbrella reviews enhance understanding of complex health issues, enabling clinicians to make well-informed decisions. They improve patient care, support better clinical guidelines and reduce variability in treatment. However, clinicians must account for potential variations in the quality of the included studies.

Nurse ResearcherVol. 33(4)
University College Dublin (IE)
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