How to write a systematic review article?

Mohammad Nurunnabi @Mohammad-Nurunnabi-3

30 December 2024 0 9K Report

Steps to write a Systematic Review Article (SRA):

Define Your Research Question: Formulate a clear, focused question using frameworks like PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) to guide your review.

Develop a Protocol: Create a detailed plan outlining your objectives, inclusion/exclusion criteria, databases to search, and methods for data extraction and analysis. Register your protocol in platforms like PROSPERO for transparency.

Conduct a Comprehensive Literature Search: Search multiple databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library) using well-defined keywords and Boolean operators. Include grey literature to minimize publication bias.

Screen and Select Studies: Use your inclusion/exclusion criteria to screen titles, abstracts, and full texts. Employ tools like PRISMA to document the selection process.

Assess Quality of Studies: Evaluate the methodological quality of included studies using appraisal tools like the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool or CASP checklists.

Extract Data: Collect relevant data systematically, including study characteristics, population details, interventions, outcomes, and key findings.

Synthesize Findings: Analyze and summarize the data. Use narrative synthesis for qualitative data or meta-analysis for quantitative data, if applicable.

Discuss Implications: Interpret your findings in the context of existing literature, highlighting implications for practice, policy, and future research.

Write the Article: Structure your article with clear sections: introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Follow guidelines like PRISMA to ensure comprehensive reporting.

Revise and Submit: Review your draft for clarity, coherence, and adherence to journal guidelines. Seek feedback from peers before submission to a reputable journal.

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