Our vision
Our vision is a country where decisions about health and healthcare are informed by high quality, relevant and up-to-date synthesized research evidence.
Our mission
Our mission is to foster and facilitate evidence-informed health decision-making in Switzerland.
Our principles
In addition to our values, we subscribe to the operating principles of Cochrane, as adapted from the Strategy to 2020:
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Collaboration |
by fostering global co-operation, teamwork, and open and transparent communication and decision-making. |
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Building on the enthusiasm of individuals |
by involving, supporting and training people of different skills and backgrounds. |
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Avoiding duplication of effort |
by good management, co-ordination and effective internal communications to maximize effort. |
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Minimizing bias |
through a variety of approaches such as scientific rigour, ensuring broad participation, and avoiding conflicts of interest. |
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Keeping up-to-date |
by a commitment to ensure that Cochrane Systematic Reviews are maintained through identification and incorporation of new evidence. |
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Striving for relevance |
by promoting the assessment of health questions using outcomes that matter to decision makers in health and healthcare. |
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Promoting access |
by wide dissemination of our outputs, taking advantage of strategic alliances, and by promoting appropriate access models and delivery solutions to meet the needs of users worldwide. |
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Ensuring quality |
by applying advances in methodology, developing systems for quality improvement, and being open and responsive to criticism. |
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Continuity |
by ensuring that responsibility for reviews, editorial processes, and key functions is maintained and renewed. |
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Enabling wide participation |
in our work by reducing barriers to contributing and by encouraging diversity. |