Defining the process to literature searching in systematic reviews: a literature review of guidance and supporting studies

Abstract Background 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 th...

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Main Authors: Chris Cooper, Andrew Booth, Jo Varley-Campbell, Nicky Britten, Ruth Garside
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-018-0545-3