From the Guidelines
The study by Muth et al. 1 provides the most relevant and recent evidence to support the abstract, as it presents a systematic guideline review and expert consensus on the best clinical management of patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy. To support your abstract with references, it is essential to identify key studies that directly relate to your main arguments. The study by Muth et al. 1 is a high-quality, recent, and relevant scholarly source that substantiates claims related to the clinical management of patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Some key points to consider when incorporating references into your abstract include:
- Ensuring they directly connect to specific points in your abstract
- Using the citation style required by your target journal or institution
- Maintaining consistency throughout
- Positioning references strategically to support your methodology, findings, and conclusions The study by Muth et al. 1 addresses the complexity and heterogeneity of patients with multimorbidity and polypharmacy, rendering traditional disease-oriented guidelines often inadequate and complicating clinical decision making. Key aspects of this study include:
- A systematic guideline review using the Ariadne principles for managing multimorbidity as an analytical framework
- A multistep consensus process involving 18 multidisciplinary experts from seven countries
- The inclusion of eight guidelines and extraction of about 250 recommendations
- The addressing of various aspects, such as the identification of the target population, assessment of interacting conditions and treatments, incorporation of patient preferences and goal setting, individualized management, monitoring, and follow-up.
From the Research
Relevant Studies
The following studies provide evidence to support the development of a comprehensive abstract:
- 2 and 3 discuss the importance of writing a clear, concise, and critical abstract that summarizes the research project and its implications.
- 4 emphasizes the need for the title and abstract to be concise, precise, and meticulous, as they are the initial impressions of a research article.
Key Characteristics of a Good Abstract
According to the studies, a good abstract should have the following characteristics:
- Be clear, concise, and critical 2, 3
- Provide a complete and accurate summary of the research project 3
- Be unbiased and honest 3, 4
- Include the key message prominently 4
- Be consistent with the main text of the paper 4
Importance of References
References are essential in providing context for the research study and justifying the need for conducting the research 5. They help readers identify and locate sources used in the study and provide a foundation for the research paper.
Critical Appraisal of Research Evidence
Understanding research evidence and being able to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations of published primary research is an essential skill 6. A simplified approach to critically appraising research evidence can help researchers and practitioners evaluate the quality and potential usefulness of a research paper.