Systematic Reviews & Knowledge Synthesis
Knowledge synthesis is an area of research in health care delivery science that evaluates and summarizes all available evidence on a particular topic through comprehensive literature searches and advanced qualitative and quantitative synthesis methods. The process includes conducting systematic reviews, meta-analysis, clinical practice guidelines and methodology research. (Mayo Clinic Science of Health Care Delivery: Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center)
Overview of the Knowledge Synthesis Process
Adapted from University of Toronto Libraries.