Validation of The Umbrella Collaboration for Tertiary Evidence Synthesis in Geriatrics: Mixed Methods Study.

Journal: JMIR formative research
Published Date: Jul 8, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The synthesis of evidence in health care is essential for informed decision-making and policy development. This study aims to validate The Umbrella Collaboration (TU), an innovative, semiautomated tertiary evidence synthesis methodology, by comparing it with traditional umbrella reviews (TURs), which are currently the gold standard.

Authors

  • Beltran Carrillo
    The Umbrella Collaboration, C/ Ferraz, 49, Madrid, 28008, Spain, 34 637016776.
  • Marta Rubinos-Cuadrado
    The Umbrella Collaboration, C/ Ferraz, 49, Madrid, 28008, Spain, 34 637016776.
  • Jazmin Parellada
    The Umbrella Collaboration, C/ Ferraz, 49, Madrid, 28008, Spain, 34 637016776.
  • Alejandra Palacios
    The Umbrella Collaboration, C/ Ferraz, 49, Madrid, 28008, Spain, 34 637016776.
  • Beltran Carrillo-Rubinos
    The Umbrella Collaboration, C/ Ferraz, 49, Madrid, 28008, Spain, 34 637016776.
  • Fernando Canillas
    Department of Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, Spain.
  • Juan José Baztán Cortés
    Geriatrics Service, Hospital Universitario de la Cruz Roja, San José y Santa Adela, Avenue Reina Victoria, 22-26, Moncloa-Aravaca, 28003, Madrid, Spain.
  • Javier Gómez-Pavón
    Department of Geriatrics, Hospital Central de la Cruz Roja San José y Santa Adela, Madrid, Spain.

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