• Marco Zaccagnini and Jie Li.
• School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada; and Department of Respiratory Therapy, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
• Respir Care. 2023 Sep 1; 68 (9): 129513081295-1308.

AbstractEvidence-based practice relies on using research evidence to guide clinical decision-making. However, staying current with all published research can be challenging. Many clinicians use review articles that apply predefined methods to locate, identify, and summarize all available evidence on a topic to guide clinical decision-making. This paper discusses the role of review articles, including narrative, scoping, and systematic reviews, to synthesize existing evidence and generate new knowledge. It provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis, covering key steps such as formulating a research question, selecting studies, evaluating evidence quality, and reporting results. This paper is intended as a resource for clinicians looking to learn how to conduct systematic reviews and advance evidence-based practice in the field.Copyright © 2023 by Daedalus Enterprises.

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