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Systematic reviews (1 of 3): finding the evidence

A systematic review collates and synthesises the findings from critically appraised studies to provide high-level evidence in answer to a clearly formulated question.

This introductory workshop covers:

overview of key steps in conducting a systematic review
introduction to key guidelines and reporting standards
key elements in a protocol
selecting appropriate databases
developing an answerable research question
creating a search strategy balancing precision and inclusiveness
remapping the strategy across different search platforms

Undertaking a scoping review instead? The systematic approach to searching covered in this workshop is also part of scoping review methodology, and both review types will be accommodated.

Please note: the Systematic Review series primarily supports health disciplines. If you are undertaking a review where you need to search systematically/comprehensively, but are not following a specific systematic review methodology, you may find that the EDGE workshops 'Literature reviews: plan and manage your search' and 'Finding grey literature' better meet your needs.

‘Monitor’, Flaticon, https://www.flaticon.com/free-icon/monitor_3474362?term=monitor&page=1&position=19&page=1&position=19&related_id=3474362&origin=search, CC0 It is recommended where possible to have access to two screens during this session.