A GUIDE FOR SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS OF OBSERVATIONAL STUDIES

to describe a guide for the development of systematic reviews of observational studies and systematization of international guidelines and tools, focusing on diverse evidence for innovation and clinical practice.

Method:

this theoretical-conceptual study was initiated during the development of a systematic review with meta-analysis of observational studies, using international guidelines and tools.

Results:

a guide was constructed to develop systematic reviews of observational studies. Diverse information about several stages and requirements for conducting a systematic review based on international guidelines and tools was systematized, aiming to ensure scientific rigor in manuscripts written by professionals from the health area.

Conclusion:

this study contributes to research in the health area by innovatively synthesizing guidance on the systematic review method and approaches. The references herein used serve as a starting point for understanding the procedures and international tools necessary for a systematic review of observational studies.

DESCRIPTORS:
Systematic review; Data analysis; Study guide; Methods; Research in Nursing

PEOS strategy
(P) Population Study population	(“woman” OR “Women” OR “pregnant woman” OR “Pregnant Women” OR “Mothers” OR “women health” OR “maternal health” OR “Pregnant Women” OR “Pregnancy” OR “pregnant” OR “maternal” OR “Maternal Behavior” OR “Materna” OR “Maternal Age” OR “Maternal Health Services” OR “Maternal-Child Health Services”) AND
(E) Exposure Risk factors	(“risk factor” OR “Risk Factors” OR “population at risk”) AND
(O) Outcome Outcomes of interests	(“maternal death” OR “maternal mortality” OR “Maternal Mortality” OR “Pregnancy Complications” OR “obstetric complications”) AND
(S) Study design Including observational studies	(“epidemiologic studies” OR “case control studies” OR “cohort studies” OR “case control” OR “cohort study” OR “cohort studies” OR “cohort” OR “follow up study” OR “follow up studies” OR “observational study” OR “observational studies” OR “longitudinal” OR “retrospective” OR “cross sectional” OR “cross-sectional studies”)

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[1] CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Eneida Patrícia Teixeira. eneidateixeira@gmail.com