What is the quantity, quality and type of systematic review evidence available to inform the optimal prescribing of statins and antihypertensives? A systematic umbrella review and evidence and gap map.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to map the systematic review evidence available to inform the optimal prescribing of statins and antihypertensive medication.

Design

Systematic umbrella review and evidence and gap map (EGM).

Data sources

Eight bibliographic databases (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, EMBASE, Health Management Information Consortium, MEDLINE ALL, PsycINFO, Conference Proceedings Citation Index-Science and Science Citation Index) were searched from 2010 to 11 August 2020. Update searches conducted in MEDLINE ALL 2 August 2022. We searched relevant websites and conducted backwards citation chasing.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

We sought systematic reviews of quantitative or qualitative research where adults 16 years+ were currentl

SUBMITTER: Shaw L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10895245 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature