How to write a systematic review: Tips and tricks for surgeons in training. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jones, Patrick; Ewan, Helen; Lane, Timothy; Adshead, Jim; Vasdev, Nikhil; Rai, Bhavan Prasad
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical urology. Volume 10:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 148
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: Evaluating health interventions -- evidence -- improve quality -- meta-analyses -- secondary research -- systematic reviews; Genitourinary organs -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/2051415816674114
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-4158

Abstract

Systematic reviews provide high-quality critical appraisal and evidence-based summaries on a topic. They represent a key resource for time-pressured clinicians as they strive to deliver better patient care. Robust methodology and adhering to rigorous standards forms the foundation of this type of article. As such, writing a systematic review can prove a great challenge. This article aims to provide an overview of the methodology as well as certain tips and tricks which will help the surgeon when taking on such a project.