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A failed attempt at developing a search filter for systematic review methodology articles in Ovid Embase.
Christine Neilson1, Mê-Linh Lê2
1Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library, University of Manitoba-Winnipeg, Canada, christine.neilson@umanitoba.ca.
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|April 26, 2019
Summary
Developing an Ovid Embase search filter for systematic review methodology articles failed due to technical issues and terminology challenges. Current limitations prevent its creation.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Medical Librarianship
Background:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-based practice.
- Identifying systematic review methodology articles is essential for literature searching.
- Ovid Embase is a major biomedical database.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and failure of an Ovid Embase search filter for systematic review methodology articles.
Main Methods:
- A work plan based on literature best practices was devised.
- Three reference samples were created from Ovid Embase records.
- Keyword and subject heading development was attempted using the first sample.
Main Results:
- Technical shortcomings hindered search filter design.
- Database indexing practices presented challenges.
- The ambiguous nature of relevant terminology was a significant obstacle.
Conclusions:
- Creating a functional search filter for systematic review methodology articles in Ovid Embase is currently not feasible.
- Further research or database enhancements may be needed to overcome identified limitations.
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