Information of research gaps from NOKC systematic reviews and HTA-reports in 2011

Key message

NOKC published 25 systematic reviews and HTA-reports in 2011, commissioned by health care decision-makers in Norway.  All reports include recommendations for further research.  The aim of this report is to point to research gaps on topics of interest to decision-makers in the Norwegian health care setting.

Methodological research gaps:

• Studies that comply with recommendations for conduct and reporting of trials (such as CONSORT, STROBE, STARD)
• Relevant outcome measures, appropriate study power and adequate follow-up
• Direct comparisons between relevant interventions

Clinical research gaps:

• Effect of interventions to support caregivers of people with dementia
• Effect of complementary and alternative treatment for cancer
• Effect of physical training on social participation among children and adolecsents with habilitation needs
• Effect of communication modes for children with cochlear implant
• Diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents and the most seriously affected patients with chronic fatigue syndrome CFS/ME
• Effect of senior center activities in the elderly
• Effect of intermediate care units and Hospital at home for acute ex-acerbations of COPD
• Effect of vitamins, fatty acids, and other dietary supplements on schizophrenic symptoms in people with schizophrenia
• Effect of triage systems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission
• Effect of patient hotels for hospitals and patients
• Effects of group education on patients and their next of kin