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Methodological developments in searching for studies for systematic reviews: past, present and future?

Carol Lefebvre¹, Julie Glanville, L Susan Wieland

¹Lefebvre Associates Ltd, Oxford, UK. carol@lefebvreassociates.org.

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The Cochrane Collaboration has significantly improved systematic review searching since 1992, developing resources like CENTRAL and search filters. Future challenges include ensuring discoverability and data linkage for efficient systematic reviews.

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Information Science
Health Sciences
Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

Systematic review searching was underdeveloped in 1992, with limited guidance and few indexed randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Review authors and librarians had limited experience and awareness of systematic review search methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the evolution of study searching for Cochrane Reviews.
To highlight advancements in information retrieval for systematic reviews.
To anticipate future challenges and roles in systematic review searching.

Main Methods:

Tracking the growth of indexed RCTs in databases like MEDLINE and Embase.
Development of specialized search filters and strategies (e.g., Cochrane Highly Sensitive Search Strategies).
Establishment of the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL).

Main Results:

CENTRAL now contains approximately 700,000 controlled trial records.
Advanced search filters and the Cochrane Handbook provide detailed guidance.
Initiatives like MECIR and peer review of search strategies enhance quality.

Conclusions:

Information retrieval for systematic reviews has advanced significantly, improving study identification.
Prospective trial registration and new technologies will impact future searching.
Information professionals will play a crucial role in managing complex data for systematic reviews.