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Rapid Reviews: A Tutorial
Chantelle Garritty1,2, Candyce Hamel1,3, Barbara Nussbaumer-Streit4
1School of Epidemiology and Public Health University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada.
Cochrane Evidence Synthesis and Methods
|July 22, 2026
Summary
This tutorial guides researchers on conducting rapid reviews of interventions. It balances timeliness and rigor using recent Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group guidance for practical application.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Evidence Synthesis
- Systematic Reviews
Background:
- Rapid reviews are increasingly used for timely evidence synthesis.
- Methodological guidance for rapid reviews has recently evolved.
- The Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group (RRMG) has contributed significantly to this evolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a practical overview of conducting rapid reviews of interventions.
- To offer guidance on methods, key decisions, and strategies for rapid reviews.
- To help optimize the balance between review speed and scientific rigor.
Main Methods:
- The tutorial is based on recent methodological guidance from the RRMG.
- It incorporates findings from empirical studies on rapid review methods.
- Practical strategies for efficient yet rigorous review conduct are discussed.
Main Results:
- Provides a structured approach to performing rapid reviews.
- Highlights key decision points and trade-offs in rapid review methodology.
- Offers practical advice for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers.
Conclusions:
- This tutorial serves as an introduction to conducting and utilizing rapid reviews.
- It emphasizes practical application of methods to ensure both speed and rigor.
- Aimed at facilitating informed decision-making based on synthesized evidence.
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