In-depth information on how to conduct a systematic review
Cochrane Collaboration Handbook
The Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions is the official document that describes in detail the process of preparing and maintaining Cochrane systematic reviews on the effects of healthcare interventions. This is Version 5.2 of the Handbook; last edited June 2017.
Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (AHRQ)
This guide was developed to improve the transparency, consistency, and scientific rigor of those working on Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. PDF copy of manual from 2009:
http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/repFiles/2007_10DraftMethodsGuide.pdf
Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA Statement)
The aim of the PRISMA Statement is to help authors improve the reporting of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The focus of PRISMA is randomized trials, but it can also be used as a basis for reporting systematic reviews of other types of research, particularly evaluations of interventions.
Systematic Reviews: CRD’s Guidance for Undertaking Reviews in Health Care
Provides practical guidance for undertaking evidence synthesis based on a thorough understanding of systematic review methodology. Presents core principles of systematic reviews and highlights issues that are specific to reviews of clinical tests, public health interventions, adverse effects, and economic evaluations. The final chapter discusses incorporation of qualitative research in or alongside effectiveness reviews.
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis - Open & Free Online Course
From Carnegie Mellon University's Open Learning Initiative. Click on green "Enter Open & Free Course" and sign up for and 'Independent Learner Account.' Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis: A Campbell Collaboration Online Course provides an overview of the steps involved in conducting a systematic (scientific) review of results of multiple quantitative studies. These steps include: problem formulation, searching for relevant literature, screening potentially eligible studies, coding and critically appraising studies, synthesizing results across studies using meta-analysis, reporting and disseminating results, and updating or re-analysis of data.
Journal articles on how to conduct a systematic review
Best Practice Guidelines for Abstract ScreeningPolanin, J., Pigott, T., et al. (2019). Res Synth Methods. 2019 Sep; 10(3): 330–342. PMCID: PMC6771536
How to Write a Systematic Review of the Literature.Pati D., Lorusso L.N. (2018). HERD. 2018 Jan;11(1):15-30. PMID: 29283007
A Simple Guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-AnalysesMantsiou, C., Liakos, A., et al. (2023). Int J Low Extrem Wounds, PMID: 37128661
Steps for Conducting a Scoping ReviewMak, S., Thomas, A. (2022). J Grad Med Educ. 2022 Oct; 14(5): 565–567. PMID: 36274762
