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Evidence Type |
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Qualitative—e.g., interview/focus group studies of perceptions/experiences of interventions
Quantitative evidence on implementation (e.g., retention levels, numeric ratings of acceptability)
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Scope |
Weighing body of evidence of trials testing effectiveness of oral health and related health behaviour interventions
Focus on effect sizes, and resource implications (e.g., costs) where available
Meta-analysis (if data permits)
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Synthesis of stakeholders’ perceptions and experiences of interventions
Focus on implementation issues, including settings, acceptability, and potential adverse effects of interventions
Meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
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