Systematic review
Systematic Review
A Systematic Review (pronounced: sis-tuh-mat-ik re-vyoo) is a type of literature review that uses systematic methods to collect secondary data, critically appraise research studies, and synthesize findings qualitatively or quantitatively.
Etymology
The term "Systematic Review" is derived from the Greek word "systema" meaning "an organized whole" and the Latin word "revidere" meaning "to look at again".
Definition
A Systematic Review is a high-level research method that aims to identify, evaluate, and synthesize all the available research evidence relevant to a particular research question. It is designed to provide a complete, exhaustive summary of current literature relevant to a research question.
Process
The process of conducting a Systematic Review involves several steps:
- Defining a clear, specific research question
- Developing a detailed research protocol
- Conducting a comprehensive literature search
- Selecting studies for inclusion based on predefined criteria
- Assessing the quality of included studies
- Extracting and synthesizing data from the included studies
- Interpreting the findings and drawing conclusions
Importance
Systematic Reviews are crucial in the field of medicine and healthcare as they provide a comprehensive and unbiased overview of all the available evidence on a particular topic. They help to inform clinical practice, health policy, and research direction.
Related Terms
- Meta-analysis: A statistical technique for combining the findings from independent studies.
- Literature review: A survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic.
- Research protocol: A plan that specifies the research question, methodology, and procedures.
- Clinical practice: The routine methods and procedures carried out by health professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Systematic review
- Wikipedia's article - Systematic review
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