Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

A leading resource for systematic reviews in healthcare

Academic journal

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews  

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Discipline	Medicine, Healthcare
Peer-reviewed
Language	English
Edited by
Former name(s)
History	1995–present
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of Cochrane
Frequency	Monthly
Open access	Yes

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) is a leading resource for systematic reviews in healthcare. It is published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of Cochrane, a global independent network of researchers, professionals, patients, carers, and people interested in health. The CDSR is part of the Cochrane Library, which is a collection of databases in medicine and other healthcare specialties.

History

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews was first published in 1995. It was created to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of evidence-based information to inform healthcare decision-making. The database has grown significantly over the years and is now a key resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policy-makers worldwide.

Content

The CDSR contains systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy. These reviews are internationally recognized as the highest standard in evidence-based health care resources. Each systematic review is a comprehensive summary of the best available evidence on a specific healthcare intervention, diagnostic test, or health policy.

Structure

Each review in the CDSR follows a structured format, which includes:

• A clear statement of the objectives of the review
• Criteria for including studies in the review
• A detailed search strategy to identify relevant studies
• An assessment of the quality of the included studies
• A synthesis of the findings from the included studies
• Conclusions and implications for practice and research

Access

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is available online through the Cochrane Library. It is an open-access resource, meaning that its contents are freely available to the public. This accessibility ensures that healthcare professionals and the general public can access high-quality evidence to inform healthcare decisions.

Impact

The CDSR is highly regarded in the medical community and has a significant impact on healthcare practice and policy. It is frequently cited in clinical guidelines and policy documents. The impact factor of the CDSR, as of 2022, is 9.266, reflecting its influence and importance in the field of healthcare research.

Also see

• Cochrane (organisation)
• Systematic review
• Evidence-based medicine
• Meta-analysis
• Cochrane Library