Introduction

Aims and objectives

Part I: Methodology

Stage 1 Defining the task

Stage 2 Searching for information

Stage 3 Grading the evidence

Stage 4 Assigning the evidence to statements

Stage 5 Internal Review

Stage 6 Producing the Bulletins

Stage 7 External review

Stage 8 Disseminating the Bulletins

Stage 9 The longer term

Roles and responsibilities

Part II: Appendices

1. Checklist of information sources
2. Some search strategies used in the Project
3. Type of evidence classification
4. Evidence status proforma
5. Systematic reviews of randomised controlled trials: appraisal checklist (Type I evidence)
6. Randomised controlled trials: appraisal checklist (Type II evidence)
7. Other studies: appraisal checklist (Types III or IV evidence)
8. Qualitative studies: appraisal checklist (Type IV evidence)
9. Final report proforma (skeleton chapter for the Bulletin)
10. Quick reference sheet for critical appraisal teams

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