Systematic reviews: Structure, form and content. Issue 9 (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Phillips, Veronica; Barker, Eleanor
• Is Part Of: Journal of perioperative practice. Volume 31:Issue 9(2021)
• Page Start: 349
• Page End: 353
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Libraries -- PRISMA -- PRISMA-P -- Research support -- Systematic reviews; Operating room nursing -- Periodicals; 617.9192
• DOI: 10.1177/1750458921994693
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2515-7949

Abstract

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.