Problems with evidence assessment in COVID-19 health policy impact evaluation: a systematic review of study design and evidence strength.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 policy is critical for informing future policies. However, there are concerns about the overall strength of COVID-19 impact evaluation studies given the circumstances for evaluation and concerns about the publication environment.

Methods

We included studies that were primarily designed to estimate the quantitative impact of one or more implemented COVID-19 policies on direct SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 outcomes. After searching PubMed for peer-reviewed articles published on 26 November 2020 or earlier and screening, all studies were reviewed by three reviewers first independently and then to consensus. The review tool was based on previously developed and released review guidance for COVID-19 policy impact evaluation.

Results

SUBMITTER: Haber NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8753111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature