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Learning how to undertake a systematic review: part 1.

Josette Bettany-Saltikov¹

¹School of Health and Social Care, University of Teesside, Middlesbrough. j.b.saltikov@tees.ac.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|September 28, 2010

Summary

This guide explains how to write a systematic review, differentiating it from a literature review. It covers formulating answerable review questions and preparing the background for your research.

Area of Science:

Medical Research Methodology
Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

Systematic reviews are crucial for synthesizing research evidence.
Understanding the distinct methodologies of systematic versus literature reviews is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a foundational overview of systematic review processes.
To guide researchers in formulating clear and answerable review questions.
To outline the initial steps in preparing the background for a systematic review.

Main Methods:

Defines systematic review and contrasts it with literature review.
Explains the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) framework for question development.
Details the essential components for constructing the background section.

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Main Results:

Clear distinction established between systematic and literature reviews.
Methodology for crafting focused, answerable review questions presented.
Guidance provided on effectively preparing the background literature.

Conclusions:

This article serves as a foundational guide for initiating a systematic review.
Effective question formulation and background preparation are critical first steps.
The subsequent article will detail search strategies and data presentation.