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How to write a systematic review.

Joshua D Harris1, Carmen E Quatman2, M M Manring3

  • 1The Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center, Houston, Texas joshuaharrismd@gmail.com.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|August 9, 2013
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This guide outlines how to conduct systematic reviews in sports medicine. Following these steps ensures high-quality evidence synthesis for clinical practice.

Keywords:
PRISMAPROSPEROevidence-based medicinemeta-analysissystematic review

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • The application of evidence-based medicine is expanding in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery.
  • There is a notable increase in the publication of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To offer a framework for practitioners to understand and execute systematic reviews.
  • To facilitate the publication of systematic reviews in sports medicine journals.

Main Methods:

  • The review process involves defining a clear research question (PICO framework).
  • Adherence to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines and PROSPERO registration is crucial.
  • Systematic data extraction and evidence grading are essential components.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive outline for conducting systematic reviews is presented.
  • Key steps including search methodology, data extraction, bias assessment, and reporting are detailed.
  • The distinction between systematic reviews and meta-analyses is clarified.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic reviews synthesize evidence to answer clinical questions, but their strength depends on the quality of included studies.
  • Careful interpretation of bias and findings is necessary for clinical application.
  • This guide provides the necessary steps for performing a systematic review.