Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition in women, caused by hormonal variations. Pharmacological treatments for PCOS can have some positive short-term effects, but there are major evidence gaps about their long-term effectiveness and safety.
In this evidence map, SBU has mapped systematic reviews synthesizing research on behavior change interventions targeting older adults.
An independent national agency, tasked by the government with assessing health care and social service interventions from a broad perspective, covering medical, economic, ethical and social aspects.
SBU conducts its projects using a systematic methodology, in line with international guidelines. Here you can find information on the different components of our methodology, together with additional links.
We have collected tools for assessing risk of bias in various types of studies as well as SBU's guidelines to assess ethical aspects of interventions.
DBT-A appears to be effective in preventing repeated self-harm and is the only treatment which has shown effect in multiple studies by different research groups. New article in European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services
