Systematic reviews to support evidence-based medicine, 2nd edition

This highly-acclaimed book continues to serve as an essential text for all medical, surgical and health professionals who need an easily accessible reference to systematically reviewing the literature. The authors are veterans of more than 150 systematic reviews and have helped form policy and practice. They have ensured that this text, enhanced by case studies, continues to be the first reference for all health professionals undertaking literature reviews. The book provides the key steps to not only reviewing the literature but also assessing the credibility of recommendations in published reviews and practice guidelines.