Rader 2014

Appraisal of: “Rader T, Mann M, Stansfield C, Cooper C, Sampson M. Methods for documenting systematic review searches: a discussion of common issues. Res Synth Method. 2014(5):98-115.”

Reviewer(s):
Dagmara Chojecki
Lisa Tjosvold

Full Reference:
Rader T, Mann M, Stansfield C, Cooper C, Sampson M. Methods for documenting systematic review searches: a discussion of common issues. Res Synth Method. 2014(5):98-115.

Short description:

A discussion of current practice for documenting systematic review searches. The paper presents issues and recommendations that arise from results of a survey of 260 systematic review authors and information specialists. The authors suggest specific elements to record during a search including database and non-database elements. Authors list the steps of the information management process supplemented by a discussion for each step. The paper concludes with implications for future research and recommends the use of templates to ensure complete reporting. A sample template is provided.

Limitations stated by the author(s):
None stated

Limitations stated by the reviewer(s):
No additional limitations detected by the reviewers.

Study Type:
Single study

Related Chapters:

Documenting and reporting the search process

Tags:

• Documenting

• Guidance document