The approach has been described as a "supported and acceptable" treatment approach in a systematic research synthesis evaluating treatment for foster children, but this conclusion has also proved controversial.

Quantitative methods for research synthesis (meta-analysis)

It is important that sound and rigorous evidence is cumulated and made available through research synthesis.

Part 5: Surgical and injection-based interventions for chronic WAD A research synthesis of therapeutic interventions for whiplash-associated disorder.

Executive summary of the research synthesis on effective teaching principles and the design of quality tools for educators.

In other situations, facts about a group of study outcomes may be gathered and discussed in the form of a systematic research synthesis (SRS).

A collective effort in promoting transparent reporting is needed to improve research synthesis and advance evidence-based recommendations for best practices and policies.

The handbook of research synthesis (2nd ed.)

The research synthesis also indicated that too much homework could be counterproductive.

A systematic review uses an objective and transparent approach for research synthesis, with the aim of minimizing bias.