Extending the PRISMA statement to equity-focused systematic reviews (PRISMA-E 2012): explanation and elaboration

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Authors

Vivian Welch · University of Ottawa

Mark Petticrew · London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Jennifer Petkovic · University of Ottawa

David Moher · Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Elizabeth Waters · University of Melbourne

Howard White · Global Development Network

Peter Tugwell

Abstract

This explanation and elaboration document is intended to accompany the PRISMA-E 2012 statement and the PRISMA statement to improve understanding of the reporting guideline for users. The PRISMA-E 2012 reporting guideline is intended to improve transparency and completeness of reporting of equity-focused systematic reviews. Improved reporting can lead to better judgment of applicability by policy makers which may result in more appropriate policies and programs and may contribute to reductions in health inequities.

Topics & Keywords

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Healthcare cost, quality, practices

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology

Volume 70, pp. 68-89

DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2015.09.001

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