Publication types

SBU Assessment – Presents a comprehensive, systematic assessment of available scientific evidence for effects on health, social welfare or disability. Full assessments include economic, social and ethical impact analyses. Assessment teams include professional practitioners and academics. Before publication the report is reviewed by external experts, and scientific conclusions approved by the SBU Board of Directors. Show all SBU Assessments in English

SBU Commentary – Summarises and examines selected systematic reviews published elsewhere. Experts help the staff place the results in Swedish context. Prior to publication, the report is subject to internal and external reviews. Show all SBU Commentaries in English

SBU Evidence map – Systematically evaluates the quality of systematic reviews in a particular field for the purpose of identifying reliable evidence and gaps in scientific knowledge. SBU Evidence Maps are generated with the help of experts in the field. Prior to publication, maps are examined by independent experts, as well as our quality and priority group and SBU’s Scientific Advisory Committees. Show all Evidence maps in English

SBU Policy support – Identifies and presents available scientific evidence to support policy and decision making, including the development of national guidelines, at other government agencies. In consultation with professional experts, SBU staff generates supporting documentation to address the various questions that have been posed. Show all Policy supports in English

SBU Enquiry service – Responds to queries received from Swedish healthcare and social service providers, or governmental organisations. Queries have a limited scope and the process is designed to enable a more rapid response, typically within two to three months. Reports are based on systematic reviews, that are identified through structured searches and critically appraised for risk of bias. Show all responses in English

Evidence gaps – Identifies methods or practices for which no conclusive systematic review of benefits and harms has been published. Gaps in scientific evidence appear on the SBU website to help researchers and granting agencies identify areas that are in need of research or systematic review. An additional objective is to offer healthcare and social service providers a basis for setting priorities. Read more on evidence gaps in English

Prioritisation of ­scientific evidence gaps – Scientific evidence gaps which most urgently need to be addressed are identified using a method developed by the James Lind Alliance in Great Britain that actively engages a broad range of stakeholders, including health care and social service providers as well as service users and their families. Show all prioritisations in English

SBU prioritisation support – Provides evidence-based support for prioritising of health and social services, while calling special attention to practices that are harmful or ineffective. Show all prioritisation supports in English