MISSION

The primary aim of Evidence Synthesis Group is to engage in evidence synthesis that benefits the public, healthcare institutions, healthcare industry, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. We also strive to advance methods and apply their highest standards to the various domains of our evidence synthesis work.

Evidence Synthesis Group ensures excellence in research through its clear values of quality and reliability. By specializing in systematic reviews, we are committed to producing the highest quality of research and making it accessible to all entities interested in utilizing healthcare knowledge.

EXPERIENCE

The ESG has experience primarily in systematic reviews and meta-analysis of the observational studies. More recently the group has engaged in systematic reviews and meta-analysis involving randomized trials, systematic reviews with qualitative studies and scoping reviews.

A dominant sphere of our work has been the examination of the role of health systems factors and models of care on mother and child health and care. Another area of study relates to examining the effects of lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, sleep, health behavior, and physical exercise, on the risk for non-communicable diseases. Thus far, the team has worked on reproductive health cancers, lung cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

ESG consists of a multidisciplinary team with members of various professional and methodological backgrounds. We engage professionals and enable them to advance in the field of evidence synthesis, in parallel with their medical practice.

The team is based in Kosovo but is involved in projects with numerous international partners and networks, such as Wennberg International Collaborative, Group Care Global, Dartmouth Global Oncology Tumor Board, and others. While the main body of work revolves around reviews, the team also engages in other studies at the national and international levels.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

ESG is experienced and involved in the following types of evidence synthesis:

• ​​Systematic reviews: systematic and transparent collection and categorization of evidence on a broad question of scientific, policy, or medical practice importance.
• ​​Literature reviews: with a wide scope and non-standardized methodology.
• ​​Rapid reviews: rapidly performed using systematic review methodology.
• Meta-analysis: combining the findings from various studies using statistical techniques.