Glossary
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- 6S Pyramid

A guide for finding the best available research evidence quickly and efficiently. Each level of the pyramid draws on research evidence from the lower layers, therefore more synthesized evidence is found at the higher levels. It is recommended that searching for evidence begin at the top (or the highest possible level) of the pyramid.
DiCenso, A., Bayley, L., & Haynes, B. (2009). Accessing pre-appraised evidence: fine tuning the 5S model into a 6S model. Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(4), 99-101.