In this research question for a systematic review, the researchers use which approach to determining the answer to the question: Are clinical outcomes of nurse-led care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis similar to those produced by usual care?
A) Randomized control trial
B) Metasynthesis
C) Meta-analysis
D) Not a researchable question
A
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Questions for a meta-analysis are usually narrow, focusing, for example, on a particular type of intervention and specific outcomes. Key constructs should be conceptually defined—the definitions are critical for deciding whether a primary study qualifies for the synthesis. A randomized controlled trial is not a systematic review. Research questions in metasyntheses tend to be broader, so that they can fully capture the phenomenon of interest. The question is researchable.
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