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Systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects
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Systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects
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Types of Reviews
Systematic Reviews
0. Plan your Review
1. Define the Question
2. Check for Recent Systematic Reviews and Protocols
3. Write and register your protocol
4. Design and Conduct Reproducible, Comprehensive Searches
Developing your Search Terms
Database Search Tips and Filters
Grey Literature
Record and Report your Search Strategy
5. Organize & Screen Search Results
Covidence
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6. Appraise the Studies
7. Extract Data
8. Analyze / Synthesize Data
9. Write the Review
Rapid Reviews
Scoping Reviews
Equity in Evidence Synthesis
Automation, AI, and other upcoming review technologies
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