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"These include clinical pathways or textbook summaries that integrate evidence-based information about specific clinical problems and provide regular updating... Evidence-based current clinical practice guidelines ... are also examples of 'summary' level evidence." (DiCenso et al., 2009)
Definition
Summarizes the highest level of evidence available, integrating evidence-based information and clinical problems in the form of clinical practice guidelines, best practice guidelines and information in textbooks.
Characteristics
Shorter in length, 2-5 pages average
References will be numerous or will include synthesis of high levels of evidence
They will not be as prevalent, not available on all topics
