Journal recommended guidelines for systematic review and meta-analyses
Authors
Adam B. Wilson, Department of Cell and Molecular Medicine, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Boon Huat Bay, Department of Anatomy, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jessica N. Byram, Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Melissa A. Carroll, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Gabrielle M. Finn, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
Niels Hammer, Division of Macroscopic and Clinical Anatomy, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Sabine Hildebrandt, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Claudia Krebs, Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Jonathan J. Wisco, Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Jason M. Organ, Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
8-26-2024
Journal
Anatomical sciences education
Keywords
anatomy education; education; educational methodology
Abstract
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses aggregate research findings across studies and populations, making them a valuable form of research evidence. Over the past decade, studies in medical education using these methods have increased by 630%. However, many manuscripts are not publication-ready due to inadequate planning and insufficient analyses. These guidelines aim to improve the clarity and comprehensiveness of reporting methodologies and outcomes, ensuring high quality and comparability. They align with existing standards like PRISMA, providing examples and best practices. Adhering to these guidelines is crucial for publication consideration in Anatomical Sciences Education.
APA Citation
Wilson, Adam B.; Bay, Boon Huat; Byram, Jessica N.; Carroll, Melissa A.; Finn, Gabrielle M.; Hammer, Niels; Hildebrandt, Sabine; Krebs, Claudia; Wisco, Jonathan J.; and Organ, Jason M., "Journal recommended guidelines for systematic review and meta-analyses" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 5439.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/5439
Department
Anatomy and Regenerative Biology
