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Area of Science:

  • Medical device research
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Systematic review methodology

Background:

  • Systematic reviews for medical devices often use methodologies developed for medicines.
  • Existing methods may not fully address the unique challenges of medical device evidence.
  • There is a need for specialized guidance on searching for medical device literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practical guidance on effective search strategies for medical devices.
  • To outline a systematic approach to searching for medical device evidence.
  • To improve the comprehensiveness and accuracy of medical device systematic reviews.

Main Methods:

  • Defining the scope and search terms for medical devices.
  • Developing robust search strategies for bibliographic databases.
  • Exploring search methods beyond traditional databases, including grey literature.
  • Emphasizing the importance of transparent search reporting.

Main Results:

  • The research note offers a structured approach to searching for medical device evidence.
  • It covers key aspects from defining search queries to reporting search outcomes.
  • A worked example illustrates the application of the proposed search methods.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized search methodologies are crucial for accurate medical device systematic reviews.
  • Adopting the guidance can enhance the quality and completeness of evidence synthesis.
  • This research note serves as a valuable resource for researchers conducting medical device reviews.