Evidence maps and evidence gaps: evidence review mapping as a method for collating and appraising evidence reviews to inform research and policy

Abstract Evidence reviews are a key mechanism for incorporating extensive, complex and specialised evidence into policy and practice, and in guiding future research. However, evidence reviews vary in scope and methodological rigour, creating several risks for decision-makers: decisions may be inform...

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Main Authors: Bethan C. O’Leary, Paul Woodcock, Michel J. Kaiser, Andrew S. Pullin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:Environmental Evidence
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13750-017-0096-9