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How do critical appraisal and risk of bias differ?

Dr Jennifer Stone explains in this short video: https://ow.ly/81B450Y14KZ
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Myth: "A scoping review must always include critical appraisal of studies."

Fact: Critical appraisal is optional in scoping reviews, depending on the review's aim.

Find #JBImethodology for conducting a scoping review at https://ow.ly/qlTJ50YpZhS

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What is the most valuable thing you can give as a leader❓

💡Read insights by Zoe Jordan (JBI), Daniela Carl (GIN), Laura Boeira & Ingrid Abdala (Instituto Veredas): ow.ly/1HqB50Yq5rk
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JBI critical appraisal tools use checklists that are specially tailored to different study designs. Because not all health research questions are about the #effectiveness of an intervention.

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Knowledge User Engagement: Using JBI Guidance for Scoping Reviews. Infographic explains how to involve knowledge users (those invested in the production of research, and who may benefit or be impacted by the research) throughout a scoping review: before the review, protocol development, during the review, and after the review. For each stage, it lists ways knowledge users can contribute (eg planning, identifying priorities, helping define research questions, screening and extracting data etc

This infographic has been developed from the research paper, Moving from consultation to co-creation with knowledge users in scoping reviews: https://ow.ly/9CWp50Yq0jY

Downloadable infographic: https://jbi.global/scoping-review-network (go to digital resources)

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Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

This year's theme #GiveToGain is a powerful reminder that when we support, empower and believe in women, we all rise together 💗

This #IWD2026, we celebrate every woman who has dared to believe, and we commit to giving our support, so more women can do the same.

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How to develop a robust & detailed scoping review protocol is described in detail, and a checklist for prospective authors to ensure their protocols adequately inform the conduct of the review & their readership is included in this paper: https://ow.ly/PZ2F50YaETG
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Flowchart decision tree guiding whether to conduct a scoping review based on evidence synthesis purpose and existing reviews.

We hope this infographic helps those needing to decide whether scoping review methodology is appropriate (or not) for their study.

Find step-by-step guidance for conducting scoping reviews at: https://synthesismanual.jbi.global
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There are many types of systematic reviews beyond reviews of effectiveness. So what are they?

Watch https://youtu.be/GGIMgpmS6o4?si=1_KjsYUXqzQPa8wc

You can also learn more about the different types in the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis at synthesismanual.jbi.global

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We invite you to the JBI LIVE Webinar to discuss how to:

🔹identify & address key considerations for evidence implementation in aged care
🔹assess readiness for change & plan tailored strategies to meet the needs of local contexts & interest holders.

Register now:
https://ow.ly/Yo6u50YpZcT
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JBI Scientific Committee supports PERSyst for systematic reviews of prevalence, and the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis provides a link to PERSyst guidance.

Members of #PERSyst are developing tailored tools and guidance to address key challenges in bias assessment, publication bias, heterogeneity, and meta-analysis of prevalence. More in editorial: https://ow.ly/3cex50YpyJF

JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis: https://ow.ly/Hkmw50YpyJI
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JBI has developed & continuously advances rigorous, transparent evidence synthesis methodologies that integrate diverse forms of evidence (eg quantitative, qualitative, economic and textual) for #EBHC

Find #JBImethodology for robust systematic reviews & scoping reviews at bit.ly/3OMWFqd

#JBIMethodology for systematic reviews of textual evidence emphasises transparent, structured systematic processes over ad-hoc narrative summaries. This helps ensure methodological rigour even when the sources are not empirical research.

Find methodological guidance: bit.ly/4l7ojKw

JBI’s suite of Critical Appraisal Tools includes 3 separate checklists for systematic reviews of textual evidence:
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Myth: “Textual evidence is only used when there is no research evidence.”

Fact: Textual evidence is not merely a fallback. It can be used as best available evidence or alongside qualitative and quantitative syntheses to inform policy and practice.

Find #JBIMethodology at bit.ly/4d2Sh0f

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"A good foundation for the development of evidence syntheses requires an appreciation of their various methodologies ...” Read more in the methodology paper, 'Guidance to best tools and practices for systematic reviews" at ow.ly/cKF150PICZ2 #JBImethodology #EvidenceSynthesis

Screenshot of the “JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis – 2024 Edition” webpage. A blue header spans the top with the title and a search box; a left sidebar lists sections (Table of Contents, Contributors, and chapters on systematic review methods), while the main panel shows a “Welcome to the new edition…” introduction with paragraphs of text and two small preview images on the right. Text reads: Welcome to the new edition of the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis. This manual guides authors who wish to conduct systematic and scoping reviews following JBI methodologies. Each chapter is devoted to the synthesis of different types of evidence to address different types of clinical and policy-related questions. JBI is an international evidence-based healthcare organisation that works with 90+ Universities, Health Facilities and NGOs (known as the JBI Collaboration) worldwide. The organisation focuses on improving health outcomes globally by producing and disseminating research evidence, software, training, resources and publications relating to evidence-based healthcare. JBI and its Collaborating Entities promote and support the synthesis, transfer and implementation of evidence by identifying feasible, appropriate, meaningful and effective healthcare practices to assist in the improvement of healthcare outcomes globally. One of our strengths is in the conduct of systematic reviews that reflect a broad, inclusive approach to evidence and accommodate a range of diverse questions and study designs. The first three editions of the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis were published in book format. Since 2017 subsequent editions have been published online. This Manual is presented in an online wiki format to facilitate rapid inclusion of developments and updates to JBI methodologies and methods for evidence synthesis. A PDF version of the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis is available to download

JBI’s methodological guidance for scoping reviews and diverse types of systematic reviews is provided in the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis: bit.ly/4bnCXtL

The Manual includes links to the 3 external methodologies, and a chapter on methodological considerations.
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JBI endorses the external methodologies as part of our commitment to working collaboratively across the global evidence ecosystem to reduce duplication of effort.

JBI encourages evidence synthesists to use the following external methodologies:

PERSyst methodology for systematic reviews of prevalence and cumulative incidence 

Cochrane methodology for systematic reviews of test accuracy   

COSMIN for systematic reviews of outcomes measurement instruments

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In addition to the 8 rigorous methodologies for evidence synthesis that JBI has developed, we endorse a further 3 external methodologies in the JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis: bit.ly/4rcFjjU

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JBI provides 8 methodologies for different types evidence synthesis.

Where robust methodological guidance already exists, we promote its wider adoption, rather than replicate it.

We see our role as working to strengthen the global evidence ecosystem, not to duplicate what already works well.

This short video explains the benefits of systematic reviews of textual evidence.

Methodological guidance for conducting robust evidence synthesis of textual evidence: bit.ly/4u7jMM9
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🔥 Hot tip! Before starting a systematic review, make sure an information scientist/research librarian is part of the review team. They have specialised skills to develop & implement a comprehensive search strategy 🔎
Learn more: bit.ly/4spgp1z

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Myth: “Expert opinion and policy documents cannot be systematically reviewed.”

Fact: Expert opinion and policy documents can be systematically identified, critically appraised, and synthesised using established textual evidence methodologies.

Find #JBIMethodology at bit.ly/4rRNfbF

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#JBIMethodology Month champions rigorous, diverse methodologies. Because not all healthcare questions are about effectiveness, and different types of evidence need different approaches. Find guidance for conducting robust, trustworthy systematic reviews: synthesismanual.jbi.global
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The JBI Model of EBHC is circular representing evidence-based healthcare (EBHC) as a cyclical process. The wedges (Global Health, Evidence Generation, Evidence Synthesis, Evidence Transfer, and Evidence Implementation) provide JBI's conceptualisation of the steps involved in the process of achieving an evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making. Arrows indicate flow can be bi-directional. Outer wedges operationalise the Model's component parts to articulate how they might be actioned in a pragmatic way. At its core is considering feasibility, appropriateness, meaningfulness and effectiveness. This is represented by the words: Feasible, Appropriate, Meaningful, Effective at the centre, or very heart, of the JBI Model of Evidence-based Healthcare.

#JBIMethodology is underpinned by JBI’s unique approach to #EBHC

We consider evidence-based healthcare as decision-making that considers Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness as well as Effectiveness of healthcare practices #ThinkFAME

Learn more: jbi.global/jbi-model-of-EBHC

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JBI provides 8 methodologies for different types of evidence. Where robust methodological guidance already exists, JBI has chosen to promote its wider adoption, rather than replicate it.
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Not all evidence comes from RCTs. Different types of evidence syntheses require different methodologies & tailored critical appraisal. JBI’s critical appraisal checklist use study design-specific criteria appropriate to diverse types of evidence.
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📣March is Methodology Month!

During Methodology Month we highlight the latest developments from JBI's unique methodologies and the free access resources that are available to anyone interested in #EBHC.

👉Make sure you stay tuned into JBI across social media! #JBIMethodology #JBIEBHC

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Qualitative Systematic Reviews are important for understanding nuanced and multifaceted aspects of patient and public experiences, preferences, and the social, cultural and psychological factors influencing health outcomes and decision-making.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/nYKx50Ygkgr

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Pre-term infant with feeding tube rests on mother's chest in a hospital setting

This systematic review on breastfeeding experiences of mothers with preterm infants in hospital identifies unique challenges and the role of support systems. It aims to help clinicians and policymakers tailor support to improve breastfeeding outcomes and #MaternalHealth https://ow.ly/li1450XZqOO