Suggested Guidelines for HSR Methods Reviews

Developed by the AcademyHealth Methods Council, the Suggested Guidelines for HSR Methods Reviews is a useful tool for reviewers and researchers. The product provides recommendations for reviewers when ad­dressing apparent methodological flaws in articles or other products, including examples of both substandard and constructive reviews.

The Methods Council is a panel of esteemed researchers appointed by the AcademyHealth board of directors. Comprised of experts in the variety of fields that represent health services research and health policy, its purpose is to assist AcademyHealth in developing strategies for professional development in Health Services Research methods that take into account member needs, as well as the Council's view of future needs in the areas of training in best practices and the development of new methods. The Suggested Guidelines for HSR Methods Reviews is the newest product of the Methods Council, and gives insightful comments and technical assistance for your reviews, or to develop an understanding of what to expect from reviewers when submitting your own HSR research.

Questions? Contact hsrmethods@academyhealth.org.

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