Using systems perspectives in evidence synthesis: A methodological mapping review.

ABSTRACT: Reviewing complex interventions is challenging because they include many elements that can interact dynamically in a nonlinear manner. A systems perspective offers a way of thinking to help understand complex issues, but its application in evidence synthesis is not established. The aim of this project was to understand how and why systems perspectives have been applied in evidence synthesis. A methodological mapping review was conducted to identify papers using a systems perspective in evidence synthesis. A search was conducted in seven bibliographic databases and three search engines. A total of 101 papers (representing 98 reviews) met the eligibility criteria. Two categories of reviews were identified: (1) reviews using a "systems lens" to frame the topic, generate hypotheses, select stu

SUBMITTER: Hong QN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9804835 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature