CHAPTER 3-LOCATING AND SCREENING STUDIES

A search string is a combination of keywords and Boolean operators to retrieve relevant studies from a database.

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Search terms are always limited to one specific word and cannot include synonyms or related concepts.

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The sample are the problem, issues, interest, subject or individual representing the population.

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Search terms are keywords that are looked up in a database. these terms often refer to populations, interventions, comparison and outcomes of interest.

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In the absence of careful search for gray literature, publication, and dissemination biases do not pose threats to the validity of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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When documenting the search, it is necessary to record the date the search was undertaken, the name or initials of the person who ran the search, the title of the database, the name of the host or portal, the range of dates covered in the database or any date restrictions placed on the search, the number of hits, and the results.

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You can download results of electronic searches (citations and abstracts) into reference software programs, such as Endnote, Procite, and Reference Manager (RefMan).

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It is not necessary to screen studies to determine which ones are relevant based on the established inclusion and exclusion criteria.

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AI-based programs are used to manage many stages of the review process.

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PRISMA Checklist consists of 27 items addressing the introduction, methods, results, and discussion parts of a systematic report.

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