Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Structuralism01:26

Structuralism

2.6K
Structuralism, an early psychological theory developed by Wilhelm Wundt and his student Edward Bradford Titchener, sought to dissect the human mind into its most fundamental components. Wundt's groundbreaking work in his laboratory set the stage for Titchener to define structuralism's goal as cataloging the "atoms" of the mind—sensations, images, and feelings—akin to how chemists identify elements of matter.
Titchener's approach to structuralism was unique. He...
2.6K
Structure-Activity Relationships and Drug Design01:28

Structure-Activity Relationships and Drug Design

1.2K
Drug design is a dynamic field that involves discovering and developing new medications based on specific biological targets. This process heavily relies on structure-activity relationships (SAR) and quantitative structure-activity relationships (QSAR) to guide the design and optimization of efficient drugs.
SAR studies the intricate relationship between a drug's chemical structure and biological activity. It focuses on understanding how modifications to a drug's structure can influence...
1.2K
Review and Preview01:13

Review and Preview

10.1K
Data are individual items of information obtained from a population or sample. Data may be classified as qualitative (categorical), quantitative continuous, or quantitative discrete. Because it is not practical to measure the entire population in a study, researchers use samples to represent the population. A random sample is a representative group from the population chosen by using a method that gives each individual in the population an equal chance of being included in the sample. Random...
10.1K
Review and Preview01:10

Review and Preview

8.1K
In statistics, several tools are used to interpret the data. Measures of central tendency represent the characteristics of the data, such as mean, median, and mode. Additionally, measures of variance like standard deviation and range are used to find the spread of data from the mean. Relative standing measures the distance between data locations. Commonly used measures of relative standings are percentile, z score, and quartiles.
Percentiles are a type of fractile that partition data into...
8.1K
Methods of Documentation III: PIE01:21

Methods of Documentation III: PIE

1.8K
Problem-intervention-evaluation (PIE) is a systematic approach to documentation used in healthcare settings for clinical decision-making and patient care planning. It is a structured approach to organizing patient data based on problems, interventions, and evaluations. Here's a breakdown of its key features and considerations:
1.8K
Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview01:18

Structural Organization of the Human Body: An Overview

22.6K
It is convenient to consider the body's structures in terms of fundamental levels of organization that increase in complexity: subatomic particles, atoms, molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
To study the chemical level of organization, scientists consider the simplest building blocks of matter: subatomic particles, atoms, and molecules. All matter in the universe is composed of one or more unique pure substances called elements, familiar examples of...
22.6K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evidence for Digital Mental Health Assessment Tools in the Post-COVID-19 Era: Protocol for a Systematic Review on Diagnostic Accuracy Across Age Groups.

JMIR research protocols·2026
Same author

A Meta-analysis of Functional Outcomes and Recovery Metrics Comparing Transoral Robotic Surgery and (Chemo)Radiotherapy.

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery·2025
Same author

Both calcium-sensing receptor intracellular C-terminal domains support homodimer signaling.

Molecular pharmacology·2025
Same author

Longer term post-hospital morbidity and mortality following admission with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ERJ open research·2025
Same author

Psychological outcomes in paediatric major trauma patients who require invasive management: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMJ open·2025
Same author

Machine learning applications in vascular neuroimaging for the diagnosis and prognosis of cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Alzheimer's research & therapy·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 29, 2025

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
04:34

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia

Published on: February 17, 2023

1.3K

Systematic reviews: Structure, form and content.

Veronica Phillips1, Eleanor Barker1

  • 1University of Cambridge Medical Library, Cambridge, UK.

Journal of Perioperative Practice
|July 6, 2021
PubMed
Summary

This guide details conducting systematic reviews, emphasizing literature searching, reporting standards like PRISMA, and data synthesis for efficient research. It covers essential steps for effective systematic review execution.

Keywords:
LibrariesPRISMAPRISMA-PResearch supportSystematic reviews

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Adjuvant Efficacy and Safety of Angong Niuhuang Pill in Viral Encephalitis Treatment
08:36

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Adjuvant Efficacy and Safety of Angong Niuhuang Pill in Viral Encephalitis Treatment

Published on: April 19, 2024

823
Observational Study Protocol for Repeated Clinical Examination and Critical Care Ultrasonography Within the Simple Intensive Care Studies
10:38

Observational Study Protocol for Repeated Clinical Examination and Critical Care Ultrasonography Within the Simple Intensive Care Studies

Published on: January 16, 2019

20.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 29, 2025

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia
04:34

Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness and Safety of Shugan Jieyu Capsules for the Treatment of Insomnia

Published on: February 17, 2023

1.3K
Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Adjuvant Efficacy and Safety of Angong Niuhuang Pill in Viral Encephalitis Treatment
08:36

Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Adjuvant Efficacy and Safety of Angong Niuhuang Pill in Viral Encephalitis Treatment

Published on: April 19, 2024

823
Observational Study Protocol for Repeated Clinical Examination and Critical Care Ultrasonography Within the Simple Intensive Care Studies
10:38

Observational Study Protocol for Repeated Clinical Examination and Critical Care Ultrasonography Within the Simple Intensive Care Studies

Published on: January 16, 2019

20.5K

Area of Science:

  • Information Science
  • Medical Research Methodology

Background:

  • Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-based practice.
  • Conducting high-quality systematic reviews requires rigorous methodology.
  • Standardized approaches ensure review reliability and reproducibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of systematic review components.
  • To highlight best practices in literature searching and critical appraisal.
  • To guide researchers in efficient and effective systematic review conduct.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed examination of systematic database searching techniques.
  • Strategies for searching grey literature.
  • Emphasis on librarian collaboration for comprehensive searches.
  • Overview of reporting guidelines (e.g., PRISMA-P, PRISMA).
  • Discussion of critical appraisal tools and resources.
  • Summary of search result screening and data synthesis.

Main Results:

  • Effective literature searching is foundational to systematic reviews.
  • Adherence to reporting standards enhances transparency and quality.
  • Librarian involvement significantly improves search comprehensiveness.
  • Systematic approaches to screening and synthesis ensure robust findings.

Conclusions:

  • A well-structured systematic review process, from search to synthesis, is vital.
  • Utilizing standardized reporting and appraisal tools improves review quality.
  • Efficient execution relies on careful planning and resource utilization.