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Guidelines for performing systematic reviews in sports science
Markel Rico-González1, José Pino-Ortega2, Filipe Manuel Clemente3,4
1Department of Physical Education and Sport, University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Biology of Sport
|March 21, 2022
Summary
This study adapted the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines for sports science research. The new guidelines enhance systematic reviews by including specific sports science criteria, improving result generalization and comparison.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Systematic Reviews
- Meta-analysis
Background:
- General Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines are often used in sports science.
- Specific knowledge areas necessitate modifications to PRISMA for optimized systematic reviews and higher quality conclusions.
- Existing PRISMA guidelines may not fully capture the nuances of sports science research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt the PRISMA guidelines for conducting systematic reviews specifically within the field of sports science.
- To develop specific guidelines that enhance the quality and applicability of systematic reviews in sports.
- To provide a tailored framework for sports science researchers to improve review processes.
Main Methods:
- Adapted methodology criteria including search strategy, databases, and eligibility based on prior studies.
- Modified the results section to include specific considerations for sports science, such as flow diagrams and study content.
- Incorporated two new items: population/problem details (age, level, country) and the entire training process (e.g., total training load).
Main Results:
- Developed 28 specific items for sports science systematic reviews, including two novel considerations.
- Identified key differences between standard PRISMA and the adapted version, focusing on registration, search strategy, flow diagrams, and results reporting.
- The adapted guidelines aim to improve information clarity and facilitate result generalization and comparison.
Conclusions:
- The adapted PRISMA guidelines offer a more tailored approach for sports science systematic reviews.
- Implementing these specific guidelines can enhance the quality of evidence and the comparability of findings in sports science.
- Researchers are encouraged to use these adapted guidelines alongside the original PRISMA statement for comprehensive review conduct.
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