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Synthesis Review Toolkit Introduction: Synthesis Review Toolkit

Synthesis Review Toolkit

Researchers, graduate students, and healthcare professionals at some stage of knowledge inquiry may need to conduct a synthesis review. Whether the method is in the form of a systematic review or a meta-analysis, embarking upon a synthesis review is no walk in the park - it is a marathon.

This toolkit was developed to guide individuals from various academic backgrounds through their journey of conducting a synthesis review.

Synthesis reviews follow a predetermined, yet flexible design, and are an iterative process. This process is provided through seven guides, each of which depict a key stage of common synthesis reviews. Click on the "Stage" to navigate to the guide.

​To guide you through your journey are seven research guides which are categorized according to each key stage. Click on the "Stage" to navigate to the guide.