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Equity in evidence synthesis: you can’t play on broken strings
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  • Tamara Lotfi,
  • Vivian Welch,
  • Jordi Pardo Pardo,
  • Jennifer Petkovic,
  • Shaun Treweek,
  • Andrea Darzi,
  • Rebecca Glover,
  • Declan Devane,
  • Meera Viswanathan,
  • Lawrence Mbuagbaw,
  • Kevin Pottie,
  • Elizabeth Kristjansson,
  • Shahab Sayfi,
  • Lara Maxwell,
  • Olivia Magwood,
  • Damian Francis,
  • Dru Riddle,
  • Beverley Shea,
  • Peter Tugwell
Tamara Lotfi
McMaster University

Corresponding Author:lotfit@mcmaster.ca

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Vivian Welch
Bruyere Research Institute
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Jordi Pardo Pardo
University of Ottawa
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Jennifer Petkovic
University of Ottawa
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Shaun Treweek
University of Aberdeen
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Andrea Darzi
McMaster University
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Rebecca Glover
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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Declan Devane
University of Galway
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Meera Viswanathan
RTI International
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Lawrence Mbuagbaw
McMaster University
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Kevin Pottie
Dalhousie University
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Elizabeth Kristjansson
University of Ottawa
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Shahab Sayfi
McMaster University
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Lara Maxwell
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
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Olivia Magwood
Bruyère Research Institute
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Damian Francis
Georgia College and State University
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Dru Riddle
Texas Christian University
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Beverley Shea
Bruyere Research Institute
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Peter Tugwell
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
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Abstract

The 2022 Cochrane Lecture challenged Cochrane and its community to enhance their equity efforts and presented specific issues needing attention. We have created an actionable plan to address these challenges. These include: 1. Setting priorities for reviews based on health equity and global burden of disease 2. Advocate and support initiatives to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in Cochrane 3. Actively seek global representation in the governance of the Campbell and Cochrane Health Equity Thematic Group We advocate for the inclusion of health equity considerations in all Cochrane systematic reviews. To achieve this, we need the cooperation of all those involved, such as journal editors, funders, and researchers. We invite the global community to work with us to address these equity gaps in research and practice.
22 Apr 2024Submitted to Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
24 Apr 2024Submission Checks Completed
24 Apr 2024Assigned to Editor
24 Apr 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
07 May 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
07 May 2024Editorial Decision: Accept