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Usage of automation tools in systematic reviews
A J van Altena1, R Spijker2,3, S D Olabarriaga1
1Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Bioinformatics, Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Research Synthesis Methods
|December 19, 2018
Summary
Automation tools for systematic reviews are not widely adopted. Key barriers include licensing, learning curves, and workflow integration, hindering evidence-based decision-making. Organizations can facilitate adoption.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-informed decision-making.
- The increasing volume of scientific literature necessitates automation tools for systematic reviews.
- Current adoption rates of automation tools in systematic reviews appear to be low.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the uptake of automation tools in systematic reviews.
- To identify barriers and facilitators influencing the adoption of these tools.
- To understand how systematic reviewers learn about and select automation tools.
Main Methods:
- Surveys were distributed to systematic reviewers across various domains.
- Data collected included tool uptake, demographics, systematic review characteristics, and perceived barriers/facilitators.
- Respondents were predominantly from the biomedical sciences.
Main Results:
- Automation tools are not widely used among surveyed systematic reviewers.
- Awareness of tools often comes from colleagues, peers, or organizational networks.
- User experience is a primary factor in tool selection.
- Common barriers include licensing costs, steep learning curves, inadequate support, and workflow incompatibility.
Conclusions:
- Automation tool adoption in systematic reviews remains limited, particularly within the biomedical field.
- Organizational support and established best practices are crucial for facilitating tool uptake.
- Addressing identified barriers is essential for improving the efficiency and sustainability of systematic reviews.
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