Hassouneh Basil, Brenner Michael J
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Toronto, 190 Elizabeth Street - Rm 3S438, Toronto, ON M5G 2N2, Canada; Eye Face Institute, 4789 Yonge Street, Suite 316, Toronto, Ontario M2N 0G3, Canada.
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, 1500 East Medical Center Drive SPC 5312, 1904 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5312, USA.
Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2015 Aug;23(3):273-83. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2015.04.001. Epub 2015 Jun 12.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses hold a unique position in the pyramid of evidence. They can provide transparent and rigorous summaries to answer many clinical questions in facial plastic surgery. They can also identify areas of research deficiency, create new knowledge, and support guidelines or policies. A well-conducted systematic review follows a structured process to minimize bias and ensure reproducibility. When appropriate, a meta-analysis is incorporated to provide a statistical synthesis that combines the results of individual studies. This powerful quantitative method is becoming more prevalent in facial plastic surgery. This article provides a practical framework to understand and conduct this valuable type of research.
系统评价和荟萃分析在证据金字塔中占据独特地位。它们能够提供透明且严谨的总结,以回答面部整形手术中的诸多临床问题。它们还能识别研究不足的领域,创造新知识,并支持指南或政策。一项实施良好的系统评价遵循结构化流程,以尽量减少偏倚并确保可重复性。在适当的时候,会纳入荟萃分析以提供一种统计综合,将各个研究的结果结合起来。这种强大的定量方法在面部整形手术中越来越普遍。本文提供了一个实用框架,以理解和开展这类有价值的研究。