Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration
| dc.contributor.author | Volmink, Jimmy | |
| dc.contributor.author | Siegfried, Nandi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Robertson, Katharine | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gülmezoglu, Metin | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-11-20T14:00:20Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-11-20T14:00:20Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2017-11-03T09:51:03Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | In the current information age, research synthesis is a particularly useful tool for keeping track of scientific research and making sense of the large volumes of frequently conflicting data derived from primary studies. The Cochrane Collaboration is a global initiative "to help people make well-informed decisions about health care by preparing, maintaining and promoting the accessibility of systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions". In this paper we set the work of the Cochrane Collaboration in historical perspective, explain what a Cochrane review is, and describe initiatives for promoting worldwide dissemination of synthesized information. We also consider emerging evidence of the Cochrane Collaboration's impact on health-care practice, policy, research, and education. Finally, we highlight the need for increased investment in the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane reviews, particularly those that address health issues that are relevant to people living in low- and middle-income countries. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | 2004. <i>Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration.</i> http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26406 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | . 2004. <i>Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration.</i> http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26406 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Volmink, J., Siegfried, N., Robertson, K., & Gülmezoglu, A. M. (2004). Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: the Cochrane Collaboration. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 82(10), 778-783. | |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - AU - Volmink, Jimmy AU - Siegfried, Nandi AU - Robertson, Katharine AU - Gülmezoglu, Metin AB - In the current information age, research synthesis is a particularly useful tool for keeping track of scientific research and making sense of the large volumes of frequently conflicting data derived from primary studies. The Cochrane Collaboration is a global initiative "to help people make well-informed decisions about health care by preparing, maintaining and promoting the accessibility of systematic reviews of the effects of healthcare interventions". In this paper we set the work of the Cochrane Collaboration in historical perspective, explain what a Cochrane review is, and describe initiatives for promoting worldwide dissemination of synthesized information. We also consider emerging evidence of the Cochrane Collaboration's impact on health-care practice, policy, research, and education. Finally, we highlight the need for increased investment in the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane reviews, particularly those that address health issues that are relevant to people living in low- and middle-income countries. DA - 2004 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - Bulletin of the World Health Organization LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2004 T1 - Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration TI - Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26406 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26406 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | . 2004. <i>Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration.</i> http://hdl.handle.net/11427/26406 | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Department of Public Health and Family Medicine | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Cape Town | |
| dc.source | Bulletin of the World Health Organization | |
| dc.source.uri | http://www.scielosp.org/pdf/bwho/v82n10/v82n10a14.pdf | |
| dc.subject.other | Research, Databases | |
| dc.title | Research synthesis and dissemination as a bridge to knowledge management: The Cochrane Collaboration | |
| dc.title | Articles | |
| dc.type | Other | |
| uct.type.filetype | Text | |
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