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.
On the 20th of October 2025, SBU was assigned its first task as co-assessor within the EU collaboration for joint clinical assessments of medicinal products and medical devices.
Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services
