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[Systematic reviews in five steps: II. Identifying relevant literature]
K S Khan1, A Bueno-Cavanillas1, J Zamora2
1Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Granada, Granada, España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP-Spain).
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|May 3, 2022
Summary
This guide details the second step of systematic reviews: identifying relevant studies. It emphasizes comprehensive searching with clear selection criteria to ensure study quality and minimize bias.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research Methodology
- Evidence Synthesis
- Information Science
Context:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-based practice.
- Accurate study identification is the foundational step in systematic reviews.
- Previous steps involve framing review questions and defining scope.
Purpose:
- To outline best practices for identifying relevant studies in systematic reviews.
- To provide guidance on conducting comprehensive and unbiased literature searches.
- To detail essential elements for successful study identification in research synthesis.
Summary:
- The article details the second step of systematic reviews: comprehensive study identification.
- It stresses the importance of well-defined selection criteria to include relevant studies and exclude biased ones.
- Key strategies include broadening database searches, avoiding language restrictions, managing references, and documenting decisions.
Impact:
- Enhances the rigor and reliability of systematic reviews.
- Improves the quality of evidence synthesis for informed decision-making.
- Contributes to the efficient and effective execution of systematic review processes.
Keywords:
Bases de datosBúsqueda bibliográficaCriterios de exclusiónCriterios de inclusiónDatabasesExclusion criteriaInclusion criteriaLiterature searchRevisión sistemáticaSystematic reviewMore Related Videos
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