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Systematic Review Reporting - Writing concisely and precisely.
Patrick Fw Chien1, Khalid S Khan2
1Patrick FW Chien, FRCOGm, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, RCSI & UCD Malaysia Campus, 10450 Penang, Malaysia.
This commentary guides novice systematic reviewers on concise and precise writing for impactful publications. It emphasizes structuring abstracts for rapid appraisal and utilizing online appendices for detailed reporting to support evidence-based medicine.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research Methodology
- Scientific Communication
Background:
- Systematic reviews are crucial for evidence-based medicine.
- Effective communication of systematic review findings is essential for rapid appraisal by readers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on concise and precise writing for systematic reviews.
- To assist novice reviewers in producing impactful publications.
Main Methods:
- Applying the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) to systematic reviews.
- Utilizing online appendices for detailed reporting of methods and results.
Main Results:
- Succinct writing enhances the clarity and accessibility of systematic reviews.
- Precise methodology and statistical reporting are critical for validity.
Conclusions:
- Adhering to word count limits with online appendices facilitates impactful publications.
- Mastering writing rules enhances the contribution of systematic reviews to evidence-based medicine.
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