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Declan Devane¹, Candyce Hamel², Gerald Gartlehner³

¹Evidence Synthesis Ireland & Cochrane Ireland, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland; HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.

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Rapid reviews offer a pragmatic approach to evidence synthesis for healthcare decision-making. Adhering to methodological standards ensures the validity and reliability of these timely reviews.

Keywords:

Evidence synthesis GRADE approach Healthcare decision-making Methodological trade-offs Rapid reviews Systematic review

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Healthcare Evidence Synthesis
Health Services Research

Background:

Rapid reviews are increasingly utilized for timely evidence synthesis in healthcare.
This article draws from Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of key concepts and methodological considerations for conducting rapid reviews.
To discuss the definition, characteristics, applications, and trade-offs of rapid reviews.

Main Methods:

Discussion of rapid review methodology based on updated Cochrane guidance.
Highlights include literature searching, study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, synthesis, and certainty of evidence.

Main Results:

Rapid reviews are valuable for evidence-based decision-making when limitations are understood.
Adherence to methodological standards is crucial for ensuring validity and reliability.

Conclusions:

Further research is needed to refine and standardize rapid review methods and reporting.
The demand for rapid evidence synthesis continues to grow, necessitating methodological advancements.