Testing methodological developments in the conduct of narrative synthesis: a demonstration review of research on the implementation of smoke alarm interventions

Arai, L.; Britten, N.; Popay, J.; Roberts, H.; Petticrew, M.; Rodgers, M. and Sowden, A. (2007). Testing methodological developments in the conduct of narrative synthesis: a demonstration review of research on the implementation of smoke alarm interventions. Evidence and Policy, 3(3) pp. 361–383.

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DOI (Digital Object Identifier) Link:	https://doi.org/10.1332/174426407781738029
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Abstract

In the context of systematic reviews, statistical meta-analysis of findings is not always possible. Where this is the case, or where a review of implementation evidence is required, narrative synthesis of data is typically undertaken. Drawing on recently developed guidance aimed at those undertaking data synthesis - and information on the implementation of domestic smoke detectors - we present findings from a demonstration of the tools and techniques that can be used in a narrative synthesis. The work demonstrates how this process can be made more transparent, and suggests that using the tools and techniques can improve the quality of narrative synthesis.

Item Type:	Journal Item
ISSN:	1744-2648
Academic Unit/School:	Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
Item ID:	10665
Depositing User:	Lisa Arai
Date Deposited:	02 May 2008
Last Modified:	04 Oct 2016 10:09
URI:	http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/10665
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