The use of systematic reviews in knowledge

transfer

Dr Sabine MaguireDept Child Health, Cardiff University

Do Systematic Reviews alter practice?

Established 2002 Series of systematic reviews defining

the evidence base for the recognition and investigation of child abuse and neglect

Majority of reviews – physical abuse Current review – emotional abuse &

neglect

CORE-INFOWELSH CHILD PROTECTION SYSTEMATIC REVIEW GROUP

Conduct review

Present results Stimulate research

Publish journal

Influence national guidance

Audit of practice

Publicise on website

How do you reach your target audience?

How do you know your SR is altering practice?

Unpredictable ways of identifying impact

Review Included original review

Included from update

Number of updates

Bruising 25 11 6

Fractures 91 42 5

Bites/ oral injuries

17 16 4

Burns 66 14 4

What do updates add?

Influencing research

Patterns of bruising – original review 2002

No studies of bruising in disabled children

2009 & 2010 first studies of bruising patterns in children

Questions?Funding sources: NSPCC, Welsh Assembly

Government, MRC, RCPCH