LibGuides: Systematic Reviews: Developing Search Strategies

Which academic search systems are suitable for systematic reviews or meta‐analyses? Evaluating retrieval qualities of Google Scholar, PubMed, and 26 other resources

Evidence identification in systematic reviews and meta‐analyses requires the right search strategy using the right search systems.

"Which academic search systems are suitable for systematic reviews or meta‐analyses? Evaluating retrieval qualities of Google Scholar, PubMed, and 26 other resources"

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Defining the Literature Search Process

Defining the process to literature searching in systematic reviews: a literature review of guidance and supporting studies
Systematic literature searching is recognised as a critical component of the systematic review process. It involves a systematic search for studies and aims for a transparent report of study identification, leaving readers clear about what was done to identify studies, and how the findings of the review are situated in the relevant evidence.

Search Strategy

A search strategy is an organised structure of key terms used to search a database. The search strategy combines the key concepts of your search question in order to retrieve accurate results.

Advanced Searching Scopus

Advanced Searching using Embase

Creating a Search Strategy for a Systematic Review

Creating a Search Strategy
This really useful guide from the University of Michigan, covers issues such as: Validating Search Filters, Sensitivity Searching, Keyword vs Index Terms, Combining Search Terms, Search Strings, Search Filter Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria, Developing an Answerable Question and Identifying Synonyms.
Search Strategies for a Systematic Review
This Guide covers search term harvesting, Text mining, search filters, evaluation, documenting your search, blogs and discussion links.

Searching using Controlled Vocabulary

Systematic Reviews: Keywords & Controlled Vocabulary
Learn about conducting systematic reviews in public health.

Systematic Reviews

Developing Search Strategies