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Evidence-based practice: extending the search to find material for the systematic review.

Drew A. Helmer, Isabelle Savoie, C Green, Arminée Kazanjian

PubMed · 2001 · 69 citations · 12 references

Abstract

Extended systematic search methods are effective tools for uncovering material for the systematic review. The quality of the items uncovered has yet to be assessed and will be key in evaluating the value of the systematic search methods.

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