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Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Evidence Search and Synthesis

The American journal of nursingBell, Susan, Ackerman, Michael, Buck, Jacalyn et al.1 May 2026DOI

Clinical Snapshot

50CEBM
Evidence: Insufficientother

PICO Framework

P — PopulationHealthcare professionals and researchers conducting evidence synthesis
I — InterventionArtificial intelligence tools for evidence search and synthesis
C — ComparatorTraditional manual evidence search and synthesis methods
O — OutcomesEfficiency, accuracy, and quality of evidence search and synthesis processes

Bottom Line

This paper appears to address the important topic of integrating technology into evidence synthesis processes, which is highly relevant for modern healthcare practice. However, the extremely limited abstract provides insufficient information to assess the study's methodology, findings, or clinical implications. The multi-institutional authorship from Ohio State University suggests credible expertise in evidence-based practice. Without access to the full methodology and results, clinicians cannot determine the practical applications or reliability of any recommendations. The 2026 publication date suggests this may be early-release content. Healthcare professionals interested in evidence synthesis technology should await more detailed information or seek the full publication before implementing any suggested approaches.

Evidence: Insufficient

Key Findings

  • P Value: Not reported

  • Effect Size: Not reported

  • Primary Outcome: Not specified in available abstract

  • Nnt Or Sensitivity: Not applicable from available information

  • Confidence Interval: Not provided

Clinical Application

Cannot assess without methodology and results Relevant to Australian healthcare research infrastructure and NHMRC evidence synthesis guidelines, though specific applicability unclear without full study details Healthcare researchers, clinicians involved in evidence synthesis, nursing professionals

Abstract

Accelerating the path from research to practice.

References

  1. 1.Bell, S., Ackerman, M., Buck, J., Frueh, A., Maitland, J., Piotrowski, K., Sokol, M., Tussing, T. E., Zellefrow, C., & McNett, M. (2026). Using artificial intelligence to enhance evidence search and synthesis. The American Journal of Nursing, 126(5). https://doi.org/10.1097/AJN.0000000000000288
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