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Table 2 Comparison of search elements used in two systematic reviews on preventing tobacco smoke exposure in children

From: The art and science of study identification: a comparative analysis of two systematic reviews

Search element

Baxi

Rosen

Search done by a professional librarian

Yes

Yes

Use of results of previous searches

Yes

Yes

Checking reference lists of included studies

Yes

For some studies

Enquiries for other relevant studies

Yes

No

Bibliographic Databases Searched

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINHAL, PSYCINFO, ERIC, CENTRAL, Cochrane Specialised Group Register

PUBMED, MEDLINE, EMBASE, WoS, PSYCINFO

Use of subject headings in search strategy

Yes

Yes

Use of free text to locate relevant non-indexed reports

No

Yes

Type of filter for study design

Broad

Specific

Use of grey literature

Yes

No