Using systematic review in occupational safety and health. Issue 11 (25th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Howard, John; Piacentino, John; MacMahon, Kathleen; Schulte, Paul
• Is Part Of: American journal of industrial medicine. Volume 60:Issue 11(2017)
• Page Start: 921
• Page End: 929
• Publication Date: 2017-09-25
• Subjects: evidence integration -- occupational safety and health assessment -- systematic review -- weight of evidence; Medicine, Industrial -- Periodicals; Médecine du travail -- Périodiques; 616.9803
• DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22771
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0271-3586

Abstract

Abstract : Evaluation of scientific evidence is critical in developing recommendations to reduce risk. Healthcare was the first scientific field to employ a systematic review approach for synthesizing research findings to support evidence‐based decision‐making and it is still the largest producer and consumer of systematic reviews. Systematic reviews in the field of occupational safety and health are being conducted, but more widespread use and adoption would strengthen assessments. In 2016, NIOSH asked RAND to develop a framework for applying the traditional systematic review elements to the field of occupational safety and health. This paper describes how essential systematic review elements can be adapted for use in occupational systematic reviews to enhance their scientific quality, objectivity, transparency, reliability, utility, and acceptability.