An approach to assessing evidence that can inform clinical decision-making

Journal of Wound Care
R White

Abstract

Following the Cochrane meta-analyses findings, doubts are being expressed about efficacy of silver dressings. However, the need for topical antimicrobials has not diminished, and the evidence for non-silver agents is no better than that for silver. This article describes an alternative system to Cochrane for analysing the evidence base, and suggests a practical approach to making a case for silver to procurement managers.

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