Table 3 Methods to conduct and/or report a systematic review as suggested in each study
From: Recommendations to conduct and report systematic reviews in medical literature: a scoping review
Methods to conduct and/or report a systematic review | N (%)¥ |
|---|---|
Introduction (background, purpose) | 38 (46%) |
Identification of the research question | 78 (94%) |
Definition of research protocol | 59 (71%) |
Definition of eligibility criteria | 81 (98%) |
Execution of literature search | 79 (95%) |
Identification of sources of information | 76 (92%) |
Data selection | 79 (95%) |
Data extraction | 73 (88%) |
Risk of bias/methodological quality assessment | 81 (98%) |
Data analysis | 82 (99%) |
Presentation of results | 75 (90%) |
Interpretation of results | 66 (80%) |
Discussion/conclusion of results | 60 (72%) |
Need and time for updating | 24 (29%) |
Helpful material (tables, graphics, methodological quality assessment scales, flowcharts) | 30 (36%) |