Synthesis Matrix
by astoreyai
Create evidence synthesis matrices for systematic reviews. Use when: (1) Organizing extracted data, (2) Comparing study characteristics, (3) Identifying patterns across studies, (4) Preparing synthesis for manuscripts.
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name: synthesis-matrix description: "Create evidence synthesis matrices for systematic reviews. Use when: (1) Organizing extracted data, (2) Comparing study characteristics, (3) Identifying patterns across studies, (4) Preparing synthesis for manuscripts." allowed-tools: Read, Write version: 1.0.0
Evidence Synthesis Matrix Skill
Purpose
Organize and synthesize evidence across multiple studies using structured matrices.
Matrix Structure
| Study | Population | Design | Intervention | Outcome | Effect Size | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith 2023 | N=120, Adults | RCT | CBT vs WL | Depression | d=0.65 | Low RoB |
| Jones 2022 | N=85, Adolescents | RCT | CBT vs TAU | Depression | d=0.42 | Some concerns |
Key Elements
Study Characteristics:
- Author, year
- Sample size
- Population details
Methods:
- Study design
- Intervention details
- Comparison group
- Follow-up duration
Results:
- Primary outcomes
- Effect sizes with CI
- Statistical significance
Quality:
- Risk of bias assessment
- GRADE rating
- Limitations
Integration with Agents
Use with literature-reviewer agent to automatically populate matrices from extracted data.
Version: 1.0.0
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