Methodological approaches in conducting overviews: current state in HTA agencies

ISSN
1759-2879
Date Issued
2014-09
Author(s)
Pieper, Dawid
Antoine, Sunya-Lee
Morfeld, Jana-Carina
Eikermann, Michaela
DOI
10.1002/jrsm.1107
Abstract
Overviews search for reviews rather than for primary studies. They might have the potential to support decision making within a shorter time frame by reducing production time. We aimed to summarize available instructions for authors intending to conduct overviews as well as the currently applied methodology of overviews in international Health Technology Assessment (HTA) agencies.