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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Every word you type has to appear somewhere in the question, and the closest matches are ranked first.

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15,213 questions in 2,394 reviews

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Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.

QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with IAD (new) · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants not satisfied with treatment · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to IAD · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to skin care product or procedure · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Adverse reaction due to the skin care product or procedure, e.g. skin irritation, rash, itching, allergic reaction · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any method of application of a topical skin care product vs another method of application of the topical skin care product
Incremental cost‐effectiveness · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with IAD (residual, i.e. not healed) · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with IAD (new) · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants not satisfied with treatment · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to IAD · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to skin care product or procedure · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Adverse reaction due to the skin care product or procedure, e.g. skin irritation, rash, itching, allergic reaction · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any frequency of application of a topical skin care product vs another frequency of application of the topical skin care product
Incremental cost‐effectiveness · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any topical skin care product vs another topical skin care product
Number of participants not satisfied with treatment · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any topical skin care product vs another topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to IAD · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any topical skin care product vs another topical skin care product
Number of participants with pain due to skin care product or procedure · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Any topical skin care product vs another topical skin care product
Adverse reaction due to the skin care product or procedure, e.g. skin irritation, rash, itching, allergic reaction · adults with incontinence
Interventions for preventing and treating incontinence‐associated dermatitis in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Antibiotic eardrops (with or without a corticosteroid) vs oral antibiotics
Health‐related quality of life
Interventions for children with ear discharge occurring at least two weeks following grommet (ventilation… (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison of plasma transfusions vs no plasma transfusions when the INR is 1.5 prior to central venous catheter insertion
All‐cause mortality · people with abnormal coagulation requiring a central venous catheter
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal coagulation (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison of plasma transfusions vs no plasma transfusions when the INR is 1.5 prior to central venous catheter insertion
Respiratory deterioration attributable to transfusion‐associated circulatory overload (TACO), transfusion‐related acute lung injury (TRALI) or transfusion‐associated dyspnoea (TAD) · people with abnormal coagulation requiring a central venous catheter
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal coagulation (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison of plasma transfusions vs no plasma transfusions when the INR is 1.5 prior to central venous catheter insertion
Proportion of participants receiving plasma transfusions · people with abnormal coagulation requiring a central venous catheter
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal coagulation (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison of plasma transfusions vs no plasma transfusions when the INR is 1.5 prior to central venous catheter insertion
Line‐related complications · people with abnormal coagulation requiring a central venous catheter
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal coagulation (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Comparison of plasma transfusions vs no plasma transfusions when the INR is 1.5 prior to central venous catheter insertion
Quality of life · people with abnormal coagulation requiring a central venous catheter
Plasma transfusions prior to insertion of central lines for people with abnormal coagulation (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intervention NR
Patient Global Impression of Change much or very much improved · adults with fibromyalgia
Antipsychotics for fibromyalgia in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Cognitive behavioural therapy vs usual care
Asthma exacerbations requiring at least a course of oral steroids · adults and adolescents with asthma
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adults and adolescents with asthma (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Resistance and endurance exercise prior to influenza vaccination vs no exercise prior to influenza vaccination
Complications related to influenza illness · Adults and elderly
Exercise prior to influenza vaccination for limiting influenza incidence and its related complications in… (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Resistance and endurance exercise prior to influenza vaccination vs no exercise prior to influenza vaccination
Numbers of working days or days lost related to influenza illness · Adults and elderly
Exercise prior to influenza vaccination for limiting influenza incidence and its related complications in… (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Intravenous route vs irrigation (lavage)
Infant sepsis (suspected or proven) ‐ not measured · pregnant women undergoing caesarean section
Routes of administration of antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing infection after caesarean section (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Paracetamol 500 mg to 650 mg vs placebo
Pain‐free at 4 hours · adults with episodic tension‐type headache
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) for acute treatment of episodic tension‐type headache in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Paracetamol 500 mg to 650 mg vs placebo
Pain‐free at 2 hours · adults with episodic tension‐type headache
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) for acute treatment of episodic tension‐type headache in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Paracetamol 500 mg to 650 mg vs placebo
Pain‐free at 1 hour · adults with episodic tension‐type headache
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) for acute treatment of episodic tension‐type headache in adults (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs non‐fractional non‐ablative laser
Participant‐reported scar improvement (long‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs radiofrequency
Participant‐assessed adverse events (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs radiofrequency
Participant satisfaction · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs radiofrequency
Quality of life · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs combined chemical peeling plus needling
Participant‐reported scar improvement (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs combined chemical peeling plus needling
Investigator‐assessed adverse events (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs combined chemical peeling plus needling
Participant satisfaction · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Fractional laser vs combined chemical peeling plus needling
Quality of life · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Participant‐reported scar improvement (long‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Participant‐reported scar improvement (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Investigator‐assessed adverse events (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Participant‐assessed adverse events (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Participant satisfaction · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs placebo or no treatment
Quality of life · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs combined chemical peeling plus any active intervention
Participant‐reported scar improvement (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs combined chemical peeling plus any active intervention
Investigator‐assessed adverse events (short‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs combined chemical peeling plus any active intervention
Participant satisfaction · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs combined chemical peeling plus any active intervention
Quality of life · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies
Chemical peeling vs needling
Participant‐reported scar improvement (long‐term) · people with acne scars
Interventions for acne scars (2016) · Cochrane
no estimate extractedNRNo studies