The Global Evidence Mapping Initiative: Scoping research in broad topic areas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence mapping describes the quantity, design and characteristics of research in broad topic areas, in contrast to systematic reviews, which usually address narrowly-focused research questions. The breadth of evidence mapping helps...

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Main Authors: Tavender Emma, Turner Tari, Clavisi Ornella, Bragge Peter, Collie Alex, Gruen Russell L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/11/92