Ensuring the rigor in systematic reviews: Part 3, the value of the search

Heart Lung. 2021 Mar-Apr;50(2):220-222. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.08.005. Epub 2020 Dec 16.

Abstract

The third column, in this seven part series, highlights: Systematic reviews must include published sources as well as consider including unpublished sources for data collection. Systematic reviews require rigorous search strategies, that are transparent and reproducible. Systematic reviews require adequate reporting of search methods.

Keywords: Grey literature; Librarian; Meta-analysis; PICO; PRISMA; Peer review; Searching; Systematic review.