Methodological Guidance

Owned by Carolyn Phillips
Last updated: Oct 23, 2023 by Kylie Porritt
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Rigor in resource development

A rigorous evidence-based methodology underpins the development and update of all resources within the JBI EBP Database. Content developed by the Editorial and Contributing teams adheres to meticulous, quality control standards ensuring the publication of all resources is of high quality.

Standardisation is considered a significant marker of quality and reliability, and as such all JBI content is developed following standardised methodology for all resources:

  • Evidence Summaries (ESs) and Recommended Practices (RPs)

  • Best Practice Information Sheets

Evidence Summaries and Recommend Practices

Resources developed are informed by guidance from the ERG and the Field taxonomy. A structured and consistent approach to searching, selecting, appraising, and summarising the evidence is then undertaken. All developed JBI ES and RP documents undergo two stages of peer review; the first, an internal quality review process which is then followed by an external peer review by experts in the field. Once the peer-review process is complete the resources are ready to be published to the JBI EBP Database.

The resources are reviewed and updated on a regular basis to incorporate the best and most recent evidence. The publication of JBI Evidence Summary methodology can be viewed here.

Detailed guidance is provided to contributors to assist them with developing and updating resources. Contributors involved in updating resources may find the Figure: Evidence-based Methodology for developing and updating resources a useful guide in addition to the detailed guidance provided below:

Development of Evidence Summaries and Recommended Practices

Best Practice Information Sheets

A JBI Best Practice Information Sheet (BPIS) is a high-quality summary of a single systematic review. JBI BPISs take the key evidence from large, complex systematic reviews and reframe it in an easy-to-read and succinct format. Ideal for clinicians at the point of care to quickly access evidence. Download an example of a BPIS.

The following criteria must be met for a BPIS to be developed and published in the JBI EBP Database:

  1. The systematic review has been accepted for publication in the JBI Evidence Synthesis journal.

  2. Evidence from the systematic review directly informs clinical practice and/or policy, with clear recommendations for practice. 

  3. The BPIS meets JBI Best Practice Information Sheet Submission Guidelines and is developed using the BPIS (Text) Template and the BPIS Infographic Template.

  4. The BPIS has undergone a two-stage peer review; the first, is an internal peer review by a JBI Field Editor followed by an external peer review by experts in the field.

  5. The BPIS has been accepted by JBI for publication in the JBI EBP Database.

 



Figure: Evidence-based Methodology for developing and updating resources.