CHAPTER EIGHT: EVIDENCE MAPS
8.1 The following maps illustrate the availability of evidence, as defined for this review, in relation to the thematic levels of shifting the balance of care, the types of intervention and the conditions, diseases, or issues of their focus.
8.2 Evidence map 1 shows the availability of high level evidence (from systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials and narrative/rapid reviews) identified by this review, by type of intervention and client group. This map does not show the number of studies as, within each systematic review, for example, numerous studies are included. In addition to the electronic bibliography a full reference list is detailed below. The largest body of high level evidence is in relation to shifting the focus and location of care.
8.3 Evidence map 1 shows that we found no high level evidence which met our relevance criteria and which evaluated interventions in relation to:
- People with alcohol problems
- Carers
- Ethnic minority groups
- People in rural areas
8.4 Evidence map 2 shows the number of primary research studies identified by this review. This map reports the actual number of studies found and included in the electronic bibliography. The map shows that, in terms of the type of 'shift' the largest body of evidence is in relation to shifting the location of care and the smallest body of evidence is in relation to shifting responsibilities. In terms of client group/condition, the largest body of evidence is in relation to interventions for older people.
8.5 Evidence map 2 shows that there was little primary research evidence which met our relevance criteria and which evaluated interventions in relation to:
- People with alcohol problems
- People with asthma
- Mothers and babies
- Ethnic minority groups
8.6 There were also fewer primary research studies in relation to rehabilitation, prevention and assessment; home visits, home modifications/equipment and housing; and the role of allied health professionals.
Evidence map 1: Availability of high level evidence by intervention type and client group/condition
Evidence map 2: Number of primary research studies by type of intervention and client group/condition
