Methodology for evidence-based urology——evidence classification and retrieval
WANG Yunyun
QIN Changjiang
TONG Tiejun
MA Bin
CAO Shiyi
ZHANG Chao
REN Xuequn
LI Xiaodong
ZHANG Miao
WENG Hong
WANG Yang
JIN Yinghui
YANG Lu
ZENG Xiantao
Abstract：Evidence is a core element of evidence-based medicine,with diverse classifications and extensive sources.Most of it is based on journals and is commonly found in databases or websites such as PubMed,Web of Science,and CNKI.The number of literatures is countless,which also puts enormous pressure on researchers to consult and read literature.The field of urology is no exception.This article started with analyzing the characteristics of common clinical questions in the field,introduced the four criteria for their screening and two types of structured templates,clarified the definition,categories,identification,and three requirements for the application of the four evidence classification methods,and explained the selection of retrieval resources,construction of retrieval strategies,specific operational steps,and precautions for the retrieval process to develop and use evidence.In addition,combined with artificial intelligence technology,the future development trend of evidence classification and retrieval in the field of evidence-based urology has been clarified,which provided reference for further promoting the development of evidence-based urology.
Keywords：Evidence-based urologyEvidence-based medicineMethodologyEvidenceEvidence classificationEvidence retrieval
Publication Date：2025-01-27
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：12( 2-13 )