Sustavni pregled – podloga medicini utemeljenoj na znanstvenim spoznajama

Abstract

This article gives an overview of the basic principles of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Important issues that need to be considered when addressing a specific clinical question, collecting published studies, critically evaluating data, and synthesizing research evidence are outlined. The main purpose of this review is to motivate as many healthcare professionals as possible to use the best available evidence in their everyday practice and to make an attempt to produce a quality systematic review as well.