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Key concepts in rapid reviews: an overview
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.
Background And Objective:
Rapid reviews have gained popularity as a pragmatic approach to synthesize evidence in a timely manner to inform decision-making in healthcare. This article provides an overview of the key concepts and methodological considerations in conducting rapid reviews, drawing from a series of recently published guidance papers by the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group.
Study Design And Setting:
We discuss the definition, characteristics, and potential applications of rapid reviews and the trade-offs between speed and rigor. We present a practical example of a rapid review and highlight the methodological considerations outlined in the updated Cochrane guidance, including recommendations for literature searching, study selection, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, synthesis, and assessing the certainty of evidence.
Results:
Rapid reviews can be a valuable tool for evidence-based decision-making, but it is essential to understand their limitations and adhere to methodological standards to ensure their validity and reliability.
Conclusion:
As the demand for rapid evidence synthesis continues to grow, further research is needed to refine and standardize the methods and reporting of rapid reviews.
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