Interested in conducting a literature review? There are many types—narrative, rapid, scoping, and systematic—all with different methodologies to use. The NIH Library’s Systematic Review Service is available to guide you through the entire process. We offer classes, consultations, and resources to help you with selecting the most appropriate type of review, writing the protocol, conducting the search, managing the results, and writing and publishing the review.
Classes
The NIH Library is offering a series of webinars on conducting various types of reviews. Click on the links below for more information about the classes and to register.
- Introduction to the Systematic Review Process
September 5, 12:00‒1:00 PM - Introduction to Scoping Reviews
September 6, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Developing and Publishing Your Review Protocol
September 7, 10:00–11:00 AM - Selecting the Most Appropriate Type of Literature Review for Your Research
September 8, 10:00–11:00 AM - Developing the Research Question and Conducting the Literature Search
September 11, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Introduction to Rapid Reviews
September 13, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Exploring the Cochrane Library: Systematic Reviews, Clinical Trials, and More
September 14, 10:00‒11:00 AM - Conducting the Screening and Risk of Bias Steps in Your Review
September 15, 10:00‒11:00 AM - Introduction to Umbrella Reviews: Conducting a Review of Reviews
September 21, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Using Covidence for Conducting Your Review
September 25, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Writing and Publishing Your Review
September 27, 1:00‒2:00 PM - Gray Literature: Searching Beyond the Databases
September 28, 11:00 AM‒12:00 PM - Meta-Analysis: Quantifying a Systematic Review
October 3, 2:00–4:00 PM - Collecting and Cleaning Data for Your Review
October 17, 11:00 AM‒12:30 PM
Consultations
NIH Librarians are available to help with every step of your review, including: selecting the most appropriate type of review, identifying the methods, conducting the literature search, and editing the final manuscript. Schedule a consultation to get started today.
Covidence: Systematic Review Software
The NIH Library provides access to Covidence, an online tool for managing and streamlining reviews. Use Covidence to screen citations, conduct data extraction, and perform critical appraisals. For access to Covidence, request a Software Seat License from the NIH Library.
Databases
The NIH Library provides access to numerous systematic reviews resources, including the three primary databases used for most reviews:
- Cochrane Library: contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform health care decision making, including the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL). CENTRAL is a curated registry of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials conducted worldwide. Search using keywords or controlled vocabulary terms, and export results to a citation management tool.
- Embase: allows users to build comprehensive literature searches through its extensive, deeply indexed database and flexible search options. By applying the PICO (Patient or Problem; Intervention; Comparison or Control; and Outcome) framework, users can structure searches that address clinical questions. Users can search Embase by keywords, controlled vocabulary terms, or use a special search feature to find literature on drugs, medical devices, pharmacovigilance, and more.
- PubMed/MEDLINE: features advanced search functions and filters to find literature for your systematic review. Search using keywords and controlled vocabulary terms from MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) to focus your search and find relevant information.
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