Literature Review

<p>Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synthesizing relevant information into tables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The trustworthiness and relevance of the findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the field is in its infancy and lacks established criteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Varied information depending on the research question (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To synthesize randomized controlled trial evidence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How systematic reviews should be reported (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publication bias leading to unreported negative findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To statistically pool results and enhance analysis power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inclusion and exclusion criteria for papers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Positive findings are more likely to be reported in English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studies may differ greatly in cultural and experimental conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps avoid reliance on low-quality findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The time frame and types of paper relevant to the topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unpublished findings from non-commercial sources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure a clear focus on specific participants and outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inclusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internationally recognized standards for systematic reviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To map the existing literature in a specific area (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using the OR operator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It often encompasses valuable data not found in peer-reviewed journals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being over-inclusive rather than under-inclusive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Screen full papers for potentially relevant studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What data will be extracted from the studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Utilizing inverted commas for phrase searching (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can differ significantly among different databases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Involve multiple raters for independent ratings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To outline the planned review methodology in advance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A structured process for identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing research findings to answer a specific research question.

Using AND, OR, and NOT to combine search terms in a database or research query.

Evaluating the quality, trustworthiness, and relevance of research studies to identify potential biases.

Gathering and organizing relevant information from research papers into tables or other formats.

A set of rules or guidelines used to determine which studies are relevant and appropriate for inclusion in a systematic review.

Identifying potential flaws or threats to the validity of a study's results.

Removing duplicate records from a research dataset.

Specific methods for evaluating the quality of different research designs (e.g., RCTs, observational studies).

A comprehensive and reproducible search for all relevant evidence on a specific topic, using established methods.

A statistical method to combine results from multiple similar studies. Improves the power/strength of conclusions.

Negative or inconclusive research findings are underrepresented in published literature.

A summary of existing research on a specific subject providing an overview of all current findings.

Statements of best practice for specific diseases or conditions based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

A type of research where participants are randomly assigned to different groups to evaluate a treatment's effectiveness.

The criteria used to identify relevant studies during the research process, defining what types of study to examine.

Parameters used for selecting or excluding studies from a research review; e.g., journal, country.

Evaluating the quality of research studies, ensuring objectivity and accuracy in the review.

A framework (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcomes, Study design) used to define research questions for selecting relevant studies in systematic reviews.

Internationally recognized standards for conducting and reporting systematic reviews, helping ensure quality and transparency.

A detailed plan for locating relevant studies through searching databases, grey literature, and other sources.

Research evidence not found in standard electronic databases, including conference proceedings, reports, and theses.

(AND, OR, NOT) used to combine or refine search terms in databases to produce more specific results.

The process of combining data from multiple studies to derive overall conclusions.

Restricting a search to certain subsets of the literature, such as specific publication dates, language, or study design.

A broad literature review mapping the existing evidence on a topic, often used to identify knowledge gaps before a systematic review.

A summary of qualitative research that analyzes themes and patterns across studies.

A systematic review of systematic reviews aimed at quickly understanding a large collection of research.

Formal registration of the review plan in a registry to ensure transparency and maintainability.