Synopses of Single Studies

Definition (Synopses of single studies)

As with the synopses of syntheses, the synopsis of a single study provides a brief, but often sufficiently detailed, summary of a high-quality study that can inform clinical practice. These synopses are also found in the evidence-based abstraction journals and are accompanied by commentaries that address the clinical applicability of the study findings.

DiCenso, A., Bayley, L., & Haynes, B. (2009). Accessing pre-appraised evidence: fine tuning the 5S model into a 6S model. Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(4), 99-101.

Synopses of Single Studies

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