evidensbasen

Evidensbasen is a term used for national or institutional knowledge bases that compile, assess and present evidence to support decisions in health care and public health. Such platforms aim to promote evidence-based practice by providing concise, transparent summaries of research, relevant guidelines, and decision aids. The content typically includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical guidelines, rapid reviews, and patient information materials. Each item undergoes explicit critical appraisal to judge study quality, relevance and risk of bias, and evidence is often graded according to a formal framework.

Access is usually via an online portal intended for health professionals, managers, researchers and students, with search features and filters for topic, population, intervention, comparator and outcome. Some Evidensbasen platforms also include summaries designed for patients or the general public and tools to support shared decision making.

Governance varies by country or institution, but common features include editorial oversight, transparent inclusion criteria, disclosure of funding and potential conflicts of interest, and regular updates. Methodological standards often align with international practices for evidence synthesis, such as systematic review methodology and evidence grading schemes.

Limitations include incomplete coverage, language and publication biases, the time lag between research and summary publication, and the need to interpret findings in clinical context. Evidensbasen is intended as a resource to supplement professional judgment, not replace it, and is commonly used to support clinical guidelines, policy development and health technology assessment.