Figure 1. Approach to problem formulation, data collection, and analysis and interpretation of reports of information technologies and decision support systems for bioterrorism preparedness and response. This figure describes 3 stages of evidence synthesis used in a systematic review evaluating reports of information technologies and decision support systems for bioterrorism preparedness and response. The description of the full conceptual framework (24) and results of this systematic review (14) are available elsewhere. Figure modified with permission from reference 24: Bravata DM, McDonald KM, Szeto H, Smith WM, Rydzak C, Owens DK. Med Decis Making, pp. 192-206, copyright 2004 by Society for Medical Decision Making. Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications.

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