LibGuides: Systematic Reviews: Screening & Analysis

Critical Appraisal Worksheets

Critical Appraisal Worksheets:

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Text: 718.407.0761

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The decision criteria and process must be decided before the review begins. The review of the search results is usually conducted in two phases:

At least two independent reviewers are needed, with a third person available to resolve conflicts.

Keep a log of excluded studies with reasons for exclusion. Simple Excel spreadsheets can be designed to track the process.

Abstrackr
From Brown University. Helps you upload, organize and screen the results of a literature search for a systematic review. Register for free.
Colandr
Free machine-learning-assisted tool to partially automate screening and data extraction.
Rayyan
Free screening resource from Qatar Computing Research Institute.
SRDR+ (Systematic Review Data Repository Plus)
Free resource from AHRQ and Brown University for extracting and archiving study data.
SysRev
Uses machine learning to assist in collaborative data extraction. The free platform supports open access/public projects only.

DistillerSR
Covidence (free trial for SR with up to 500 references)
RevMan for Cochrane reviews
Systematic Review Data Repository (SRDR) from the AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)

For studies selected for inclusion:

What data will be extracted?
What software will be used?
What are the procedures for extraction
- Number of reviewers
- Dispute resolution process
Will authors be contacted for further data?
What is the translation process?

What criteria will be used for the quality assessment of the included studies? What process will be followed for the quality assessment?

How will the quality assessment be used in analysis?

Things to consider:

For qualitative data: