Defining the process to literature searching in systematic reviews: a literature review of guidance and supporting studies
Background Systematic literature searching is recognised as a critical component of the
systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a …
systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a …
[HTML][HTML] Searching two or more databases decreased the risk of missing relevant studies: a metaresearch study
Abstract Background and Objectives Assessing changes in coverage, recall, review,
conclusions and references not found when searching fewer databases. Methods In …
conclusions and references not found when searching fewer databases. Methods In …
Excluding non-English publications from evidence-syntheses did not change conclusions: a meta-epidemiological study
B Nussbaumer-Streit, I Klerings, AI Dobrescu… - Journal of clinical …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objectives We aimed to assess whether limiting the inclusion criteria solely to English-
language publications affected the overall conclusions of evidence syntheses. Study Design …
language publications affected the overall conclusions of evidence syntheses. Study Design …
Abbreviated literature searches were viable alternatives to comprehensive searches: a meta-epidemiological study
B Nussbaumer-Streit, I Klerings, G Wagner… - Journal of clinical …, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective To assess the effects of abbreviated literature searches on evidence syntheses
conclusions. Study design and setting We randomly selected 60 Cochrane reviews of …
conclusions. Study design and setting We randomly selected 60 Cochrane reviews of …
What are the best methods for rapid reviews of the research evidence? A systematic review of reviews and primary studies
Rapid review methodology aims to facilitate faster conduct of systematic reviews to meet the
needs of the decision‐maker, while also maintaining quality and credibility. This systematic …
needs of the decision‐maker, while also maintaining quality and credibility. This systematic …
[HTML][HTML] How are fitness to practise processes applied in UK higher education institutions?-A systematic review
M Jadzinski, S White, S Way, D Mylod - Nurse Education in Practice, 2023 - Elsevier
Aim This systematic review will establish how Fitness to Practise (FtP) processes are applied
in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEI), in relation to both Health and Care Profession …
in UK Higher Education Institutions (HEI), in relation to both Health and Care Profession …
Trading certainty for speed-how much uncertainty are decisionmakers and guideline developers willing to accept when using rapid reviews: an international survey
G Wagner, B Nussbaumer-Streit, J Greimel… - BMC medical research …, 2017 - Springer
Background Decisionmakers and guideline developers demand rapid syntheses of the
evidence when time sensitive evidence-informed decisions are required. A potential trade …
evidence when time sensitive evidence-informed decisions are required. A potential trade …
[HTML][HTML] The use of rapid review methods for the US Preventive Services Task Force
CD Patnode, ML Eder, ES Walsh… - American journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Rapid review products are intended to synthesize available evidence in a timely fashion
while still meeting the needs of healthcare decision makers. Various methods and products …
while still meeting the needs of healthcare decision makers. Various methods and products …
[HTML][HTML] Abbreviated and comprehensive literature searches led to identical or very similar effect estimates: a meta-epidemiological study
Objectives The objective of this study was to assess the agreement of treatment effect
estimates from meta-analyses based on abbreviated or comprehensive literature searches …
estimates from meta-analyses based on abbreviated or comprehensive literature searches …
Combining abbreviated literature searches with single-reviewer screening: three case studies of rapid reviews
L Affengruber, G Wagner, S Waffenschmidt… - Systematic reviews, 2020 - Springer
Background Decision-makers increasingly request rapid answers to clinical or public health
questions. To save time, personnel, and financial resources, rapid reviews streamline the …
questions. To save time, personnel, and financial resources, rapid reviews streamline the …