Basics of Systematic Reviews

Evidence synthesis requires not only top-notch search results, but reproducibility so document everything - decisions, what worked, what did not.

• Consult with your Subject Librarian
• Conduct a preliminary search
• Structure the search, i.e. population AND intervention AND outcome
• Look for related or adjacent SRs
• Identify relevant terms to include in the search string through literature review and use of database headings/thesauri
• Develop inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Consult with your Subject Librarian!