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Methodological guidance for rapid reviews in healthcare: A scoping review
Author(s) -
Speckemeier Christian,
Niemann Anja,
Wasem Jürgen,
Buchberger Barbara,
Neusser Silke
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research synthesis methods
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.376
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1759-2887
pISSN - 1759-2879
DOI - 10.1002/jrsm.1555
Subject(s) - systematic review , data extraction , medline , meta analysis , health care , preference , computer science , medicine , psychology , management science , medical education , statistics , political science , pathology , mathematics , law , economics
The aim of the present work was to identify published methodological guidance for rapid reviews (RRs) and to analyze the recommendations with regard to time‐saving measures. A literature search was performed in PubMed and EMBASE in November 2020. In addition, a search based on Google Scholar and websites of governmental and non‐governmental organizations was conducted. Literature screening was carried out by two researchers independently. A total of 34 publications were included. These describe 38 distinct RR types. The timeframe to complete the identified RR types ranges from 24 h to 6 months (mean time 2.2 months). For most RR types a specific research question ( n = 21) and a prioritizing search ( n = 25; preference for e.g., systematic reviews and meta‐analyses) is employed. Different approaches such as reduced personnel in literature screening ( n = 21) and data extraction ( n = 21) are recommended. The majority of RR types include a bias assessment ( n = 28) and suggest a narrative report focusing on safety and efficacy. The included RR types are heterogeneous in terms of completion time, considered domains and strategies to alter the standard systematic review methods. A rationale for the recommended shortcuts is rarely presented.