Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 10, 2026

The Participant-Reported Implementation Update and Score PRIUS: A Novel Method for Capturing Implementation-Related Data Over Time
Published on: February 19, 2021
Using rapid reviews: an example from a study conducted to inform policy-making.
Denise F O'Leary1, Mary Casey2, Laserina O'Connor2
1School of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland.
Rapid reviews offer a systematic and quick method for synthesizing evidence in nursing and midwifery research, crucial for timely policy decisions when comprehensive systematic reviews are not feasible.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Midwifery Research
- Health Sciences
- Evidence Synthesis
Background:
- Rapid reviews are increasingly utilized in health research due to time and resource constraints.
- They represent a modified knowledge synthesis approach compared to traditional systematic reviews.
- This paper guides the undertaking of rapid reviews and discusses their advantages and limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the application of rapid review methodologies in nursing and midwifery research.
- To present a practical example of a rapid review conducted for policy decision-making.
- To provide guidance on conducting rapid reviews.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted to identify methods for rapid reviews.
- Data from a 2015 rapid review served as a worked example.
- The approach focused on modifying or omitting elements of a systematic review.
Main Results:
- Rapid reviews provide a systematic approach to synthesizing evidence efficiently.
- They are valuable for informing health policy and evidence-based practice under time constraints.
- A worked example illustrates the practical application of a rapid review.
Conclusions:
- Rapid reviews offer a viable solution for evidence synthesis when time is limited.
- Best practices include systematicity, expertise, transparent reporting, acknowledging limitations, and stakeholder engagement.
- While no single method is definitive, adherence to systematic principles ensures quality.
More Related Videos
10:39Qualitative and Quantitative Validation of Tools with Rating Scales Aimed at Assessing the Quality of University Service-Learning
Published on: August 29, 2025
14:43A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Related Concept Videos
Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
Drug Regulation
Ethical Dilemmas II
Ethics in Research
Impact of Pharmacokinetic–Pharmacodynamic Models: Regulatory Decisions
Methods of Documentation III: PIE