Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten, Tony Bohman, Carina Bostrom, Åsa Dedering, Marie Halvorsen, Roman P Kuster, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, Christina B Olsson, Graciela Rovner, Elena Tseli, Eva Rasmussen-Barr
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Abstract
This commentary discusses recent experiences from conducting two systematic reviews (SRs) of SRs. We address the strengths and limitations of conducting an SR of SRs in the field of evidence-based medicine in musculoskeletal health. Despite methodological challenges, we believe that SRs of SRs add value to the research community.
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BMC Medical Research Methodology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in methodological approaches to healthcare research. Articles on the methodology of epidemiological research, clinical trials and meta-analysis/systematic review are particularly encouraged, as are empirical studies of the associations between choice of methodology and study outcomes. BMC Medical Research Methodology does not aim to publish articles describing scientific methods or techniques: these should be directed to the BMC journal covering the relevant biomedical subject area.