Systematic Reviews in Malaria: Global Policies Need Global Reviews

Paul Garner, Hellen Gelband, Patricia Graves, Katharine Jones, Harriet MacLehose, Piero Olliaro

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Abstract

This article highlights systematic reviews of malaria research and what has been learned about applying methods of research synthesis in this particular infectious disease over the last 15 years. It illustrates how systematic reviews have been used to guide policy, shows what has been learned about synthesizing research in this area, and reflects on how best to maximize their uptake in policy and practice.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)387-404
Number of pages18
JournalInfectious Disease Clinics of North America
Volume23
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2009

Keywords

  • Malaria
  • Meta-analysis
  • Policy
  • Research synthesis
  • Systematic review

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