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Dear all Some time ago I posted a query asking for information on books/articles on systematic reviewing of "non-trial" research, particularly focusing on integrating different kinds of research in one review. Perhaps significantly, most of the responses I received were from people expressing interest in the subject, who wanted to know what responses I had received. I also received the following suggestions: 1. The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination and the University of York is currently carrying out research on the development of criteria for assessing the quality of non-randomised intervention studies. Details can be found at http://www.hta.nhsweb.nhs.uk/projdets/962699.htm 2. The possibility of setting up a "Non-randomised Studies Methods Group" was discussed at the VII Cochrane Colloquium in Rome. The website for the colloquium is http://www.areas.it/roma99 3. A similar question was posted on the public health maillist a few weeks ago. A summary of replies (a list of references in this area) can be read at http://www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/public-health/1999-10/0081.html 4. Helen Thomas at McMaster told me about a quality assessment tool they have developed and used in 9 reviews of the effectiveness of public health interventions (not all RCTs). She can be contacted on [log in to unmask] Thanks to everyone who responded. Best wishes, Rachel -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Rachel Rowe National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit Institute of Health Sciences Old Road Headington Oxford OX3 7LF Tel: 01865 226865 General: 01865 227000 Fax:01865 227002 Email: [log in to unmask] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%