Using logic model methods in systematic review synthesis: describing complex pathways in referral management interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing interest in innovative methods to carry out systematic reviews of complex interventions. Theory-based approaches, such as logic models, have been suggested as a means of providing additional insights beyond that obtained via conventional review methods.

Methods

This paper reports the use of an innovative method which combines systematic review processes with logic model techniques to synthesise a broad range of literature. The potential value of the model produced was explored with stakeholders.

Results

The review identified 295 papers that met the inclusion criteria. The papers consisted of 141 intervention studies and 154 non-intervention quantitative and qualitative articles. A logic model was systematically built from these studies.

SUBMITTER: Baxter SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4028001 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature