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Systematic Reviews

What is a Systematic Review?

What Is a Systematic Review?

systematic review is a rigorous, structured approach to reviewing the literature on a specific research question. It aims to identify, evaluate, and synthesize all relevant studies using transparent and reproducible methods. Unlike narrative reviews, systematic reviews minimize bias by following a predefined protocol.


Steps of a Systematic Review

  1. Formulate a clear, focused research question
  2. Develop and register a protocol (e.g., PROSPERO)
  3. Conduct a comprehensive literature search
  4. Screen studies for inclusion and exclusion 
  5. Assess the quality/risk of bias
  6. Extract and analyze data
  7. Synthesize findings (qualitative or quantitative/meta-analysis)
  8. Report results using PRISMA guidelines
  9. Update the review as needed

Submit Systematic Review Request Form to initiate a systematic review consultation.

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