Systematic review
A systematic review should give the best possible answer to a research question by summarizing and weighing all available evidence!
Thereby, Systematic Reviews:
- Identify the need for additional research
- Prevent unnecessary research from being carried out
- Form the basis of (practice) guidelines and (health care) policies
Guide
This guide describes all steps involved in the conduct of a systematic review
How can the Medical Library help?
We provide support in the development of your search Strategy for a (systematic) review.
Amsterdam UMC, locations Academic Medical Center (AMC) and Vrije Universiteit Medical Center (VUmc): intakeform (Intranet)
Co-authorship Information specialists
If an information specialist performs an extensive search for and/or with you, we ask you to consider offering co-authorship if the search and contribution are an essential part of the article. This aligns with the Research Code Authorship of Amsterdam UMC: Authorship Research Code Amsterdam UMC
Co-authorship applies especially to comprehensive searches for systematic reviews, extensive literature reviews, guidelines, and CAT publications.
The Research Code Authorshipalign to the authorship criteria established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE): ICMJE | Recommendations | Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors.
When the contribution is substantial but insufficient for authorship, an acknowledgment can be considered, if the information specialist agrees.