Journal article
Rapid reviews and the methodological rigor of evidence synthesis: a JBI position statement
JBI evidence synthesis, v 20(4), pp 944-949
01 Apr 2022
PMID: 35124684
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Abstract
The demand for rapid reviews has exploded in recent years. A rapid review is an approach to evidence synthesis that provides timely information to decision-makers (eg, health care planners, providers, policymakers, patients) by simplifying the evidence synthesis process. A rapid review is particularly appealing for urgent decisions. JBI is a world-renowned international collaboration for evidence synthesis and implementation methodologies. The principles for JBI evidence synthesis include comprehensiveness, rigor, transparency, and a focus on applicability to clinical practice. As such, JBI has not yet endorsed a specific approach for rapid reviews. In this paper, we compare rapid reviews versus other types of evidence synthesis, provide a range of rapid evidence products, outline how to appraise the quality of rapid reviews, and present the JBI position on rapid reviews. JBI Collaborating Centers conduct rapid reviews for decision-makers in specific circumstances, such as limited time or funding constraints. A standardized approach is not used for these cases;instead, the evidence synthesis methods are tailored to the needs of the decision-maker. The urgent need to deliver timely evidence to decision-makers poses challenges to JBI's mission to produce high-quality, trustworthy evidence. However, JBI recognizes the value of rapid reviews as part of the evidence synthesis ecosystem. As such, it is recommended that rapid reviews be conducted with the same methodological rigor and transparency expected of JBI reviews. Most importantly, transparency is essential, and the rapid review should clearly report where any simplification in the steps of the evidence synthesis process has been taken.
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- Title
- Rapid reviews and the methodological rigor of evidence synthesis: a JBI position statement
- Creators
- Andrea C Tricco - St. Michael's GAA, SligoHanan Khalil - La Trobe UniversityCheryl Holly - The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): A JBI Centre of Excellence, Rutgers University School of Nursing, Newark, NJ, USA.Garumma Feyissa - Drexel UniversityChristina Godfrey - Queen's UniversityCatrin Evans - University of NottinghamDiane Sawchuck - University of VictoriaMorankar Sudhakar - Jimma UniversityConstantine Asahngwa - Centre International De Reference Chantal BiyaDaphne Stannard - San Francisco State UniversityMisra Abdulahi - Jimma UniversityLaura Bonnano - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New OrleansEdoardo Aromataris - University of AdelaidePatricia McInerney - University of the WitwatersrandRosemary Wilson - Queen's UniversityDong Pang - Peking UniversityZhiwen Wang - University of the WitwatersrandAna Filipa Cardoso - Escola Superior de Enfermagem de CoimbraMicah D J Peters - University of South AustraliaCasey Marnie - University of South AustraliaTimothy Barker - University of AdelaideDanielle Pollock - University of AdelaideAlexa McArthur - University of AdelaideZachary Munn - University of Adelaide
- Publication Details
- JBI evidence synthesis, v 20(4), pp 944-949
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000843216800001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85128973463
- Other Identifier
- 991019169797604721
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