Module 7 : Synthesizing and Disseminating Findings

Abstract

The seventh module in the series The Essentials of Conducting Systematic Reviews explores synthesizing evidence (including assessing the certainty of evidence), how to report the findings, and considerations for dissemination.

At the end of this module, learners will be able to:

1. Explain the purpose and key steps of evidence synthesis in systematic reviews;

2. Assess and describe the certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach;

3. Describe how PRISMA reporting guidelines inform the structure and presentation of systematic reviews;

4. Identify effective strategies and processes for disseminating review findings.