What are the advantages of using systematic reviews to learn about evidence-based practice issues? Select all that apply
1. Any inconsistencies in the material are explored.
2. The review increases the strength of cause and effect relationships.
3. Helps to increase efficiency in time between research and clinical implementation.
4. This review proves this intervention is the best one available.
5. There is a decrease in bias from researcher error.
1, 2, 3
Explanation: 1. These reviews help to assess consistency of the information and explain any inconsistencies of findings across the studies.
2. The review increases power in suggesting the cause and effect relationship.
3. These reviews help to increase efficiency in time between research and clinical implementation.
4. There is no proof that this intervention is the best one available, but it does rank the strength of the interventions reviewed.
5. Having many people participate in reviews helps to reduce bias from random and systematic error, which then improves true reflection of reality.
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