Systematic reviews are long and complex and working with a librarian can help you navigate this process. We currently offer two models of service* to help you and your team through this process. If you have any questions about systematic reviews or if you are interested in collaborating, please reach out to Sarah Katz!
*all models/services may not be available at all times*
Co-Author Model
- Assist with protocol registration
- Select databases and grey literature resources
- Write the search strategy for main database
- Translate searches for all databases
- Perform searches and export them to selected citation management software
- De-duplication of search results
- Upload search results to article screening software and assist with use of software (e.g. Covidence or Rayaan)
- Write methods section for the manuscript
- Document the search process
- Help compile PRISMA diagram
- Review final manuscript
- Consult on all other areas of the systematic review (e.g. title/abstract screening, full text screening, risk of bias assessment, etc.)
Contributor Model (Acknowledgement Required)
- Advise the research team on the systematic review process
- Create or formulate the research question using the PICOT format (PICOT stands for Patient/Population/Problem Intervention/Indicator Comparison/Control Outcome Time/Type of Study)
- Recommend databases that fit the scope of their research
- Provide guidance on search strategy
- Provide guidance or training on use of citation management software and/or article screening software (e.g. Covidence or Rayaan)