Title

Meta-Analysis And Decision Analysis Bridge Research And Practice

Keywords

Decision analysis; Evidence-based practice; Meta-analysis; Research synthesis

Abstract

Research synthesis methods provide meaningful quantitative data through systematic review of the research literature and translation of these findings into practice implications. Meta-analysis has been the gold standard for translation of research findings into practice. Decision analysis has emerged as an alternative to and extension of meta-analysis. Examples, contrasting the application of meta-analysis and decision analysis, are presented and discussed in relation to its relevance in providing clinical direction. The methods are points along the continuum of translating research findings into practice. Meta-analytic studies provide an essential foundation for estimating and assigning the probabilities used in decision analysis, whereas the outcomes of decision analysis provide data for estimating the cost effectiveness of different interventions or treatment options. Decision analysis can assist in bridging the research-practice gap. Nurse researchers are urged to collaborate with other disciplines that have used these methods to refine translation and use of research findings in practice.

Publication Date

3-1-2003

Publication Title

Western Journal of Nursing Research

Volume

25

Issue

2

Number of Pages

193-204

Document Type

Review

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945902250037

Socpus ID

0037363031 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/0037363031

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