Using systematic reviews for evidence-based health promotion: basic methodology issues.
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چکیده
Systematic reviews and evidence-based recommendations are becoming increasingly important for decision-making in health and medicine. Systematic reviews of population-health interventions are challenging and methods will continue evolving. This paper provides an overview of how evidence-based approaches in public health and health promotion are being reviewed to provide a basis for Colombian Guide to Health Promotion, analysing limitations and recommendations for future reviews.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Revista de salud publica
دوره 8 Suppl 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006