Systematic Review Guide

Conduct rigorous systematic reviews and meta-analyses following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, from protocol registration through evidence synthesis and reporting.

What Is a Systematic Review?

A systematic review is a structured, transparent, and reproducible method for identifying, evaluating, and synthesizing all relevant research on a specific question. Unlike narrative reviews, systematic reviews:

• Follow a pre-registered protocol
• Use comprehensive, documented search strategies
• Apply explicit inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Assess risk of bias in included studies
• Synthesize findings quantitatively (meta-analysis) or narratively

Step-by-Step Workflow

Step 1: Define the Research Question

Use a structured framework to formulate your question: