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	1. 692 Accesses	Research Guidelines for randomized clinical trial protocol content: a systematic review Jennifer M Tetzlaff, An-Wen Chan, Jessica Kitchen, Margaret Sampson, Andrea C Tricco, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:43 (24 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	2. 679 Accesses	Protocol Pharmacologic interventions for painful diabetic neuropathy: an umbrella systematic review and comparative effectiveness network meta-analysis (Protocol) Marcio L Griebeler, Apostolos Tsapas, Juan P Brito, Zhen Wang, Olivia J Phung, Victor M Montori, M Murad Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:61 (2 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3. 609 Accesses	Protocol An empirical investigation of the potential impact of selective inclusion of results in systematic reviews of interventions: study protocol Matthew J Page, Joanne E McKenzie, Sally E Green, Andrew B Forbes Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:21 (10 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	4. 590 Accesses	Protocol Tackling inequalities in obesity: a protocol for a systematic review of the effectiveness of public health interventions at reducing socioeconomic inequalities in obesity amongst children Clare L Bambra, Frances C Hillier, Helen J Moore, Carolyn D Summerbell Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:16 (23 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	5. 570 Accesses	Protocol Protocol for a systematic review of prognosis after mild traumatic brain injury: an update of the WHO Collaborating Centre Task Force findings Carol Cancelliere, J David Cassidy, Pierre Côté, Cesar A Hincapié, Jan Hartvigsen, Linda J Carroll, Connie Marras, Eleanor Boyle, Vicki Kristman, Ryan Hung, Britt-Marie Stålnacke, Peter Rumney, Victor Coronado, Lena W Holm, Jörgen Borg, Catharina Nygren-de Boussard, Jean-Luc af Geijerstam, Michelle Keightley Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:17 (23 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6. 561 Accesses	Protocol Systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventions for fibromyalgia: a protocol Jason W Busse, Shanil Ebrahim, Gaelan Connell, Eric A Coomes, Paul Bruno, Keshena Malik, David Torrance, Trung Ngo, Karin Kirmayr, Daniel Avrahami, John J Riva, Peter Struijs, David Brunarski, Stephen J Burnie, Frances LeBlanc, Ivan A Steenstra, Quenby Mahood, Kristian Thorlund, Victor M Montori, Vishalini Sivarajah, Paul Alexander, Milosz Jankowski, Wiktoria Lesniak, Markus Faulhaber, Małgorzata M Bała, Stefan Schandelmaier, Gordon H Guyatt Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:18 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	7. 551 Accesses	Protocol Risk of heart failure and edema associated with the use of pregabalin: a systematic review Joanne M Ho, Andrea C Tricco, Laure Perrier, Maggie Chen, David N Juurlink, Sharon E Straus Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:25 (4 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8. 533 Accesses	Methodology Evidence summaries: the evolution of a rapid review approach Sara Khangura, Kristin Konnyu, Rob Cushman, Jeremy Grimshaw, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:10 (10 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	9. 531 Accesses	Protocol Exercise therapy for chronic low back pain: protocol for an individual participant data meta-analysis Jill A Hayden, Jennifer L Cartwright, Richard D Riley, Maurits W vanTulder, the Chronic Low Back Pain IPD Meta-Analysis Group Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:64 (21 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10. 526 Accesses	Research Improving quality of care for persons with diabetes: an overview of systematic reviews - what does the evidence tell us? Julia Worswick, S Carolyn Wayne, Rachel Bennett, Michelle Fiander, Alain Mayhew, Michelle C Weir, Katrina J Sullivan, Jeremy M Grimshaw Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:26 (7 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	11. 515 Accesses	Protocol Functional assessments used by occupational therapists with older adults at risk of activity and participation limitations: a systematic review and evaluation of measurement properties Kylie Wales, Lindy Clemson, Natasha A Lannin, Ian D Cameron Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:45 (15 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12. 505 Accesses	Commentary Clarifying differences between review designs and methods David Gough, James Thomas, Sandy Oliver Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:28 (9 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13. 425 Accesses	Protocol A protocol for a systematic review on the impact of unpublished studies and studies published in the gray literature in meta-analyses Christine Schmucker, Annette Bluemle, Matthias Briel, Susan Portalupi, Britta Lang, Edith Motschall, Guido Schwarzer, Dirk Bassler, Katharina F Mueller, Erik von Elm, Joerg J Meerpohl Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:24 (2 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	14. 422 Accesses	Protocol Protocol for a systematic review of the use of narrative storytelling and visual-arts-based approaches as knowledge translation tools in healthcare Shannon D Scott, Pamela Brett-MacLean, Mandy Archibald, Lisa Hartling Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:19 (20 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	15. 412 Accesses	Research Male involvement in prevention programs of mother to child transmission of HIV: a systematic review to identify barriers and facilitators Frederick Morfaw, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Lehana Thabane, Clarissa Rodrigues, Ana-Paula Wunderlich, Philip Nana, John Kunda Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:5 (16 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16. 374 Accesses	Protocol THERACOM: a systematic review of the evidence base for interventions to improve Therapeutic Communications between black and minority ethnic populations and staff in specialist mental health services Kamaldeep Bhui, Rosemarie McCabe, Scott Weich, Swaran Singh, Mark Johnson, Ala Szczepura Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:15 (25 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	17. 371 Accesses	Protocol Association between caregiver quality of life and the care provided to persons with Alzheimer’s disease: protocol for a systematic review Afeez Abiola Hazzan, Jenny Ploeg, Harry Shannon, Parminder Raina, Mark Oremus Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:17 (13 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	18. 366 Accesses	Protocol Protocol for systematic reviews of determinants/correlates of obesity-related dietary and physical activity behaviors in young children (preschool 0 to 6 years): evidence mapping and syntheses Rajalakshmi Lakshman, Veena Paes, Kathryn Hesketh, Claire O¿Malley, Helen Moore, Ken Ong, Simon Griffin, Esther van Sluijs, Carolyn Summerbell Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:28 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	19. 359 Accesses	Research The effectiveness of acupuncture research across components of the trauma spectrum response (tsr): a systematic review of reviews Courtney Lee, Cindy Crawford, Dawn Wallerstedt, Alexandra York, Alaine Duncan, Jennifer Smith, Meredith Sprengel, Richard Welton, Wayne Jonas Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:46 (15 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20. 357 Accesses	Research Environmental interventions to reduce fear of crime: systematic review of effectiveness Theo Lorenc, Mark Petticrew, Margaret Whitehead, David Neary, Stephen Clayton, Kath Wright, Hilary Thomson, Steven Cummins, Amanda Sowden, Adrian Renton Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:30 (12 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	21. 354 Accesses	Protocol Impact of quality improvement strategies on the quality of life and well-being of individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review protocol Sarah EP Munce, Laure Perrier, Andrea C Tricco, Sharon E Straus, Michael G Fehlings, Monika Kastner, Eunice Jang, Fiona Webster, Susan B Jaglal Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:14 (22 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22. 341 Accesses	Protocol Lipophilic versus hydrophilic statin therapy for heart failure: a protocol for an adjusted indirect comparison meta-analysis Kwadwo Osei Bonsu, Amudha Kadirvelu, Daniel Diamond Reidpath Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:22 (23 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	23. 327 Accesses	Research Treatment of hyperprolactinemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Amy T Wang, Rebecca J Mullan, Melanie A Lane, Ahmad Hazem, Chaithra Prasad, Nicola W Gathaiya, M Fernández-Balsells, Amy Bagatto, Fernando Coto-Yglesias, Jantey Carey, Tarig A Elraiyah, Patricia J Erwin, Gunjan Y Gandhi, Victor M Montori, Mohammad Murad Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:33 (24 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24. 324 Accesses	Methodology Routine development of objectively derived search strategies Elke Hausner, Siw Waffenschmidt, Thomas Kaiser, Michael Simon Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:19 (29 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25. 319 Accesses	Protocol Examining health promotion interventions for patients with chronic conditions using a novel patient-centered complexity model: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Amy E Bodde, Nathan D Shippee, Carl R May, Frances S Mair, Patricia J Erwin, M Murad, Victor M Montori Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:29 (11 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	26. 317 Accesses	Protocol Tackling inequalities in obesity: a protocol for a systematic review of the effectiveness of public health interventions at reducing socioeconomic inequalities in obesity among adults Clare L Bambra, Frances C Hillier, Helen J Moore, Joanne-Marie Cairns-Nagi, Carolyn D Summerbell Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:27 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	27. 314 Accesses	Protocol Assessment of causal link between psychological factors and symptom exacerbation in inflammatory bowel disease: a protocol for systematic review of prospective cohort studies Mariyana Schoultz, Iain Atherton, Gill Hubbard, Angus JM Watson Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:8 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	28. 310 Accesses	Research Auto-titrating versus fixed continuous positive airway pressure for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review with meta-analyses Stanley Ip, Carolyn D'Ambrosio, Kamal Patel, Ndidiamaka Obadan, Georgios D Kitsios, Mei Chung, Ethan M Balk Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:20 (8 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	29. 305 Accesses	Protocol Implementing health promotion in schools: protocol for a realist systematic review of research and experience in the United Kingdom (UK) Mark Pearson, Roy Chilton, Helen B Woods, Katrina Wyatt, Tamsin Ford, Charles Abraham, Rob Anderson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:48 (20 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	30. 302 Accesses	Protocol Individual patient data meta-analysis for the clinical assessment of coronary computed tomography angiography: protocol of the Collaborative Meta-Analysis of Cardiac CT (CoMe-CCT) Georg M Schuetz, Peter Schlattmann, Stephan Achenbach, Matthew Budoff, Mario J Garcia, Robert Roehle, Gianluca Pontone, Willem Bob Meijboom, Daniele Andreini, Hatem Alkadhi, Lily Honoris, Nuno Bettencourt, Jörg Hausleiter, Sebastian Leschka, Bernhard L Gerber, Matthijs FL Meijs, Abbas Arjmand Shabestari, Akira Sato, Elke Zimmermann, Uwe J Schoepf, Axel Diederichsen, David A Halon, Vladimir Mendoza-Rodriguez, Ashraf Hamdan, Bjarne L Nørgaard, Harald Brodoefel, Kristian A Øvrehus, Shona MM Jenkins, Bjørn A Halvorsen, Johannes Rixe et al. Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:13 (15 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	31. 293 Accesses	Protocol A protocol for a systematic review of birth preparedness and complication readiness programs Andrea Solnes Miltenburg, Yadira Roggeveen, Marianne van Elteren, Laura Shields, Joske Bunders, Jos van Roosmalen, Jelle Stekelenburg Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:11 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	32. 286 Accesses	Research Economic analyses of breast cancer control in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review Sten G Zelle, Rob M Baltussen Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:20 (8 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	33. 287 Accesses	Protocol Postoperative outcomes following preoperative inspiratory muscle training in patients undergoing open cardiothoracic or upper abdominal surgery: protocol for a systematic review Christina M Mans, Julie C Reeve, Catherine A Gasparini, Mark R Elkins Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:63 (18 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	34. 286 Accesses	Protocol Immigrant women’s experiences of maternity-care services in Canada: a protocol for systematic review using a narrative synthesis Gina M A Higginbottom, Myfanwy Morgan, Jayantha Dassanayake, Helgi Eyford, Mirande Alexandre, Yvonne Chiu, Joan Forgeron, Deb Kocay Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:27 (31 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	35. 282 Accesses	Protocol Publication bias in animal research: a systematic review protocol Matthias Briel, Katharina F Müller, Joerg J Meerpohl, Erik von Elm, Britta Lang, Edith Motschall, Viktoria Gloy, Francois Lamontagne, Guido Schwarzer, Dirk Bassler, on behalf of the OPEN Consortium Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:23 (27 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
	36. 275 Accesses	Protocol Enhanced recovery after vascular surgery: protocol for a systematic review Lesley Gotlib Conn, Ori D Rotstein, Elisa Greco, Andrea C Tricco, Laure Perrier, Charlene Soobiah, Tony Moloney Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:52 (2 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	37. 271 Accesses	Protocol Repeat prenatal corticosteroid prior to preterm birth: a systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis for the PRECISE study group (prenatal repeat corticosteroid international IPD study group: assessing the effects using the best level of evidence) - study protocol Caroline A Crowther, Fariba Aghajafari, Lisa M Askie, Elizabeth V Asztalos, Peter Brocklehurst, Tanya K Bubner, Lex W Doyle, Sourabh Dutta, Thomas J Garite, Debra A Guinn, Mikko Hallman, Mary E Hannah, Pollyanna Hardy, Kimberly Maurel, Premasish Mazumder, Cindy McEvoy, Philippa F Middleton, Kellie E Murphy, Outi M Peltoniemi, Dawn Peters, Lisa Sullivan, Elizabeth A Thom, Merryn Voysey, Ronald J Wapner, Lisa Yelland, Sasha Zhang Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:12 (12 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	38. 268 Accesses	Protocol Efficacy of cognitive enhancers for Alzheimer’s disease: protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis Andrea C Tricco, Sondra vanderVaart, Charlene Soobiah, Erin Lillie, Laure Perrier, Maggie H Chen, Brenda Hemmelgarn, Sumit R Majumdar, Sharon E Straus Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:31 (28 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	39. 267 Accesses	Research Does use of the CONSORT Statement impact the completeness of reporting of randomised controlled trials published in medical journals? A Cochrane review^a Lucy Turner, Larissa Shamseer, Douglas G Altman, Kenneth F Schulz, David Moher Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:60 (29 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	40. 263 Accesses	Research Interactions of commonly used dietary supplements with cardiovascular drugs: a systematic review Salmaan Kanji, Dugald Seely, Fatemeh Yazdi, Jennifer Tetzlaff, Kavita Singh, Alexander Tsertsvadze, Andrea C Tricco, Margaret E Sears, Teik C Ooi, Michele A Turek, Becky Skidmore, Mohammed T Ansari Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:26 (31 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	41. 266 Accesses	Protocol Depression screening and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents: a systematic review protocol Brett D Thombs, Michelle Roseman, Lorie A Kloda Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:58 (24 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	42. 254 Accesses	Methodology Sample size and power considerations in network meta-analysis Kristian Thorlund, Edward J Mills Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:41 (19 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	43. 247 Accesses	Protocol Military veterans with mental health problems: a protocol for a systematic review to identify whether they have an additional risk of contact with criminal justice systems compared with other veterans groups James Taylor, Tessa Parkes, Sally Haw, Ruth Jepson Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:53 (6 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	44. 246 Accesses	Protocol Mobile phone text messaging for promoting adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review protocol Mweete D Nglazi, Linda-Gail Bekker, Robin Wood, Gregory D Hussey, Charles S Wiysonge Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:6 (16 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	45. 244 Accesses	Research Psychosocial interventions to reduce alcohol consumption in concurrent problem alcohol and illicit drug users: Cochrane Review^a Jan Klimas, Catherine-Anne Field, Walter Cullen, Clodagh SM O’Gorman, Liam G Glynn, Eamon Keenan, Jean Saunders, Gerard Bury, Colum Dunne Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:3 (12 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	46. 242 Accesses	Research Survival of patients with non-small cell lung cancer without treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis Hesborn Wao, Rahul Mhaskar, Ambuj Kumar, Branko Miladinovic, Benjamin Djulbegovic Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:10 (4 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	47. 241 Accesses	Systematic review update Overview of systematic reviews of the effectiveness of reminders in improving healthcare professional behavior Amy Cheung, Michelle Weir, Alain Mayhew, Nicole Kozloff, Kaitlyn Brown, Jeremy Grimshaw Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:36 (16 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	48. 238 Accesses	Protocol A systematic review and meta-analysis of diabetes and risk of physical disability and functional impairment - protocol Evelyn Wong, Kathryn Backholer, Jessica Harding, Emma Gearon, Christopher Stevenson, Rosanne Freak-Poli, Anna Peeters Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:47 (17 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	49. 235 Accesses	Commentary A Web-based archive of systematic review data Stanley Ip, Nira Hadar, Sarah Keefe, Christopher Parkin, Ramon Iovin, Ethan M Balk, Joseph Lau Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:15 (21 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	50. 234 Accesses	Research PROSPERO at one year: an evaluation of its utility Alison Booth, Mike Clarke, Gordon Dooley, Davina Ghersi, David Moher, Mark Petticrew, Lesley Stewart Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:4 (15 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed