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Systematic Review
A systematic review answers a defined research question by collecting and summarizing all empirical evidence that fits pre-specified eligibility criteria.
How Are Systematic Reviews Conducted?
A great way to approach the development of systematic reviews (and meta-analyses) is to break them down into smaller and more simple executable tasks. "A 24-Step Guide on How to Design, Conduct, and Successfully Publish a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Medical Research" is a helpful paper that provides authors with concrete steps to follow when starting the systematic review and/or meta-analysis process. These steps can be placed into the following general categories:
Define and design
Search and collect
Extract, evaluate, and consult “experts in the field” of interest
“Summarize and explain findings”
Check publication bias and evidence quality
Submit for publication
References
Muka, T., Glisic, M., Milic, J. et al. A 24-step guide on how to design, conduct, and successfully publish a systematic review and meta-analysis in medical research. Eur J Epidemiol35, 49–60 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-019-00576-5
