What is a systematic review?
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A systematic review is a transparent, reproducible research methodology that aims to identify all available information on a focused topic and synthesize it to come to an overall conclusion. In evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews are placed at the top of the evidence pyramid.
Systematic reviews require a team of researchers (one person cannot complete a review on their own) and significant time (often a year or more) to complete. They use transparent, reproduceable methods to find and synthesize the information on your topic.
The Library is here to support you. Visit our guide to learn more and to request a librarian to work with your team.
Links & Files
- MSK Library Systematic Review Service Guide Opens in new window
- What are the steps of a systematic review? Opens in new window
- What is the difference between a systematic review and a scoping review? Opens in new window
- Can I complete a systematic review on my own? Opens in new window
- How long does it take to complete a systematic review? Opens in new window
- What is the difference between a literature review and a systematic review? Opens in new window
- What is a systematic review protocol? Do I need one? Opens in new window
- How can I request to work with a librarian on my systematic review? Opens in new window
- Does the Library offer any systematic review tools or software? Opens in new window
- Does the Library offer classes in conducting systematic reviews? Opens in new window
- How do I know if there’s already a systematic review on my topic? Opens in new window
- How do I decide what quality appraisal tool to use for my systematic review? Opens in new window
- How do I complete data extraction for my systematic review? Opens in new window
- Systematic Review Tips (MSK Library Blog) Opens in new window
- Systematic Reviews Tips (MSK Library Blog) Opens in new window
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