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 a clinical librarian (CL) performs an extensive search for and/or with you, we ask you to consider co-authorship if this search and the CL's contribution are an essential part of the article.
This applies especially to extensive searches for guidelines, systematic reviews, and other extensive literature reviews and CAT publications.
We align ourselves with the authorship requirements set 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 CL agrees).