AQASR References and Suggested Further Reading

This is a listing of the references cited in AQASR as well as suggested further reading compiled from the various topic areas in AQASR.

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  • Deeks, J., Bossuyt, P., Leeflang, M., & Takwoingi, Y. (Eds.). (2023). Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Diagnostic Test Accuracy. 1st edition. John Wiley & Sons. https://training.cochrane.org/handbook-diagnostic-test-accuracy
  • Deeks, J. J., Higgins, J. P. T., & Altman, D. G. (2022). Analysing data and undertaking meta-analyses. In Higgins, J. P. T., Thomas, J., Chandler, J., Cumpston, M., Li, T., Page, M. J., & Welch, V. A. (Eds.). Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions, version 6.3. Cochrane. https://training.cochrane.org/handbook
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  • Dijkers, M. (2013). Introducing GRADE: A systematic approach to rating evidence in systematic reviews and to guideline development. KT Update, 1(5), 1–9.
  • Dijkers, M. P., Bushnik, T., Heinemann, A. W., Heller, T., Libin, A. V., Starks, J., Sherer, M., & Vandergoot, D. (2012). Systematic reviews for informing rehabilitation practice: an introduction. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(5), 912–918.
  • Dijkers, M. P., Murphy, S. L., & Krellman, J. (2012). Evidence-based practice for rehabilitation professionals: Concepts and controversies. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 93(8), S164–S176.
  • Elamin, M. B., Flynn, D. N., Bassler, D., Briel, M., Alonso-Coello, P., Karanicolas, P. J., Guyatt, G. H., Malaga, G., Furukawa, T. A., Kunz, R., Schünemann, H., Murad, M. H., Barbui, C., Cipriani, A., & Montori, V. M. (2009). Choice of data extraction tools for systematic reviews depends on resources and review complexity. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 62(5), 506–510.
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  • Higgins, J. P. T., Thomas, J., Chandler, J., Cumpston, M., Li, T., Page, M. J., & Welch, V. A. (Eds.). (2022). Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions, version 6.3. Cochrane. https://training.cochrane.org/handbook
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