A rigorous scientific process used to combine findings from research (usually randomized controlled trials) into a powerful and clinically useful report to guide practice is known as a sys-tematic review
Standard components of a systematic review to consider are (select all that ap-ply): a. process for initiating.
b. standard reporting format.
c. reliability and validity of data.
d. process for synthesizing the body of evi-dence.
e. process for finding and assessing individ-ual studies.
A, B, D, E
Standard components of a systematic review to consider are: 1) process for initiating; 2) process for finding and assessing individual studies; 3) process for synthesizing the body of evidence; and 4) standard reporting format. Rigor used in development varies considerably among reports.
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