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Evidence-Based Practice Resources - Interactive Guide

Definition (Synthesis)

A thumbnail version of the 6s pyramid with the pink Syntheses level highlighted.

Syntheses

There are many different types of knowledge synthesis. Systematic reviews are the most well known. See Knowledge synthesis to learn more. ***Most of the resources listed under “Single studies” will also allow you to search for syntheses***

Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, and other Knowledge Syntheses

 

Syntheses

There are many different types of knowledge synthesis. Systematic reviews are the most well known. See Knowledge synthesis to learn more. ***Most of the resources listed under “Single studies” will also allow you to search for syntheses***

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Systems is the top level of the 6s pyramid. Example: evidence-based clinical information system. This level of the pyramid is grey on the image being described.
Summaries are the second level from the top of the 6s pyramid. Examples: practice guideline, evidence summary. This level of the pyramid is yellow on the image being described.
Synopses of syntheses are the third level from the top of the 6s pyramid. Example: pre-appraised systematic review. This level of the pyramid is pale red on the image being described.
Syntheses are the fourth level from the top of the 6s pyramid. Example: systematic review. This level of the pyramid is pink on the image being described.
Synopses of single studies are the second level from the bottom of the 6s pyramid. Example: pre-appraised single study. This level of the pyramid is blue on the image being described.
Single studies is the bottom level of the 6s pyramid. Example: randommized controlled trial, cohort study. This level of the pyramid is green on the image being described.

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