Abstract
This paper is the initial Position Statement of Evidence Synthesis International, a new partnership of organizations that produce, support and use evidence synthesis around the world. The paper (i) argues for the importance of synthesis as a research exercise to clarify what is known from research evidence to inform policy, practice and personal decision making; (ii) discusses core issues for research synthesis such as the role of research evidence in decision making, the role of perspectives, participation and democracy in research and synthesis as a core component of evidence ecosystems; (iii) argues for 9 core principles for ESI on the nature and role of research synthesis; and (iv) lists the 5 main goals of ESI as a coordinating partnership for promoting and enabling the production and use of research synthesis.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 155 |
Journal | Systematic Reviews |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jul 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)