12 Questions
What is the definition of a literature review?
A critical analysis of existing research on a specific topic
What are the most common types of literature reviews?
Narrative reviews and scoping reviews
Which type of reviews target high quality and authoritative resources for time-critical decision-making or clinically urgent questions?
Rapid reviews
Which type of literature review uses a combination of primary and secondary sources to document and analyze what has been published on a given topic?
Literature review
Which tool was developed to assess the methodological quality of systematic reviews?
AMSTAR
What is the purpose of an umbrella review?
To collate multiple reviews to demonstrate conclusive evidence
Which review type accelerates the process of searching and produces evidence in a resource-efficient manner?
Rapid review
Which type of review focuses on recently published literature to assess current matters?
State of The Art Review
Which type of review compiles evidence from multiple existing reviews and allows easy comparison between other individual reviews?
Umbrella Review
What is the purpose of a literature review?
To understand the structure of the problem
What does a literature review involve?
Analyzing and synthesizing information about key themes or issues
Which of the following is NOT a description of a literature review?
A list of sources without analysis or synthesis
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