Our vision
Our vision is a world of improved health where decisions about health and health care are informed by high-quality, relevant and up-to-date synthesized research evidence.
Our mission
Our mission is to promote evidence-informed health decision-making by producing high-quality, relevant, accessible systematic reviews and other synthesized research evidence.
Our work is internationally recognized as the benchmark for high-quality information about the effectiveness of health care.
Our principles
Cochrane's work is based on ten key principles:
| 1 | Collaboration | by fostering global co-operation, teamwork, and open and transparent communication and decision-making. |
| 2 | Building on the enthusiasm of individuals | by involving, supporting and training people of different skills and backgrounds. |
| 3 | Avoiding duplication of effort | by good management, co-ordination and effective internal communications to maximize economy of effort. |
| 4 | Minimizing bias | through a variety of approaches such as scientific rigour, ensuring broad participation, and avoiding conflicts of interest. |
| 5 | Keeping up-to-date | by a commitment to ensure that Cochrane Systematic Reviews are maintained through identification and incorporation of new evidence. |
| 6 | Striving for relevance | by promoting the assessment of health questions using outcomes that matter to people making choices in health and health care. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Ensuring quality | by applying advances in methodology, developing systems for quality improvement, and being open and responsive to criticism. |
| 9 | Continuity | by ensuring that responsibility for reviews, editorial processes, and key functions is maintained and renewed. |
| 10 | Enabling wide participation | in our work by reducing barriers to contributing and by encouraging diversity. |