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Rapid literature review: definition and methodology
Beata Smela1, Mondher Toumi2, Karolina Świerk1
1Assignity, Cracow, Poland.
Journal of Market Access & Health Policy
|August 3, 2023
Summary
Rapid literature reviews (RLRs) offer a faster alternative to systematic literature reviews (SLRs) for analyzing new data. However, consensus on RLR definitions and methodologies is still evolving, requiring further research for robust approaches.
Area of Science:
- Evidence synthesis
- Research methodology
Background:
- Rapid literature reviews (RLRs) are emerging as a time-efficient alternative to systematic literature reviews (SLRs).
- Analyzing newly published data necessitates efficient review methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and summarize different approaches to defining RLRs.
- To outline the methodologies applied in conducting RLRs.
Main Methods:
- Searched Medline, EMBASE, and grey literature for RLR-related keywords.
- Included 12 articles from 3,898 retrieved records.
Main Results:
- A specific definition for RLRs was only established in 2021.
- RLRs should use shorter timeframes and simplified procedures compared to SLRs, maintaining transparency and minimizing bias.
- Key components include a clear question, search protocol, simplified selection/extraction, and quality assurance.
Conclusions:
- A formal definition and optimal approaches for RLRs lack consensus.
- Evidence-based methods supporting RLRs are developing.
- Further research is needed to establish robust RLR methodologies.
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