Twelve myths about systematic reviews for health system policymaking rebutted

Systematic reviews are increasingly being viewed as important sources of information for policymakers who need to make decisions on different aspects of the health system, often under tight time constraints and with many factors competing for their attention. Unfortunately, a number of misconception...

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Published in:Journal of health services research & policy 2013-01, Vol.18 (1), p.44-50
Main Authors: Moat, Kaelan A, Lavis, John N, Wilson, Mike G, Røttingen, John-Arne, Bärnighausen, Till
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