Conducting two evidence syntheses in six weeks - experiences with and evaluation of a pilot project.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence synthesis organisations are trying to meet commissioners' needs for rapid responses to their evidence synthesis commissions. In this project we piloted an intensive process, working to complete evidence syntheses within six-weeks, rather than the standard lead time of 4-6 months. Our objective was to explore how researchers experience working intensively, identify barriers and facilitators, and determine how a more intensive approach to evidence synthesis could be more systematically introduced in the future.

Methods

In a pre-planning phase, an intensive work group was established, and two commissions were selected for this pilot project. The evidence synthesis process was divided into two phases: planning and intensive. The planning phase, involved sched

SUBMITTER: Ames HMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403876 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature