Open AccessSystematic reviews: Structure, form and content
Author(s) -
Veronica Phillips,
Ernest Barker
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of perioperative practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2515-7949
pISSN - 1750-4589
DOI - 10.1177/1750458921994693
Subject(s) - systematic review , grey literature , computer science , information retrieval , critical appraisal , management science , data science , medline , medicine , alternative medicine , engineering , political science , pathology , law
This article aims to provide an overview of the structure, form and content of systematic reviews. It focuses in particular on the literature searching component, and covers systematic database searching techniques, searching for grey literature and the importance of librarian involvement in the search. It also covers systematic review reporting standards such as PRISMA-P and PRISMA, critical appraisal and tools and resources to support the review and ensure it is conducted efficiently and effectively. Finally, it summarizes the requirements when screening search results for inclusion in the review, and the statistical synthesis of included studies’ findings.