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Searching for medical devices - Practical guidance
Chris Cooper1, Sarah Dawson2, Carol Lefebvre3
1Department of Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology, University College London, London, UK.
Research Synthesis Methods
|September 8, 2021
Summary
This research note provides guidance on searching for medical devices in systematic reviews. It details methods for defining search terms, designing strategies, and searching beyond databases for comprehensive evidence retrieval.
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.
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