Certainty


Assessing the level of certainty in the review findings

GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework

Guide for systematic review authors and others on how to apply the GRADE methodology framework for rating quality of evidence and strength of recommendations

A 6-part BMJ series for anyone new to GRADE

http://www.gradeworkinggroup.org/publications/index.htm#BMJ2008

 

A 20-part guide to on how to apply the GRADE methodology framework in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology with free access to full text and pdf. http://www.gradeworkinggroup.org/publications/JCE_series.htm

There is also a link to monthly webinars that can be accessed live (interactive) and are saved for subsequent access.

 

CerQual tool for assessing the level of confidence in the findings of a systematic review of qualitative studies

Glenton C, Colvin CJ, Carlsen B, Swartz A, Lewin S, Noyes J, Rashidian A. Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of lay health worker programmes to improve access to maternal and child health: qualitative evidence synthesis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD010414. DOI: 0.1002/14651858.CD010414.pub2.