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Casey, Monica; Raynor, Michael; Jacob, Catherine; Sharp, Stephen; McFarlane, Emma – Research Synthesis Methods, 2020
Introduction and aim: NICE guideline surveillance determines whether previously published guidelines need updating. The surveillance process must balance time constraints with methodological rigor. It includes a rapid review to identify new evidence to contradict, reinforce or clarify guideline recommendations. Despite this approach, the screening…
Descriptors: Search Strategies, Guidelines, Information Retrieval, Databases
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Rogers, Morwenna; Bethel, Alison; Abbott, Rebecca – Research Synthesis Methods, 2018
Background: Qualitative research in dementia improves understanding of the experience of people affected by dementia. Searching databases for qualitative studies is problematic. Qualitative-specific search strategies might help with locating studies. Objective: To examine the effectiveness (sensitivity and precision) of 5 qualitative strategies on…
Descriptors: Dementia, Databases, Medical Research, Qualitative Research
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Spry, Carolyn; Mierzwinski-Urban, Monika – Research Synthesis Methods, 2018
Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of the peer review of literature search strategies prepared in support of rapid reviews. Methods: A sample of 200 CADTH rapid reviews was selected. For each rapid review meeting the inclusion criteria, the pre-peer-reviewed and corresponding post-peer-reviewed search strategies…
Descriptors: Peer Evaluation, Literature Reviews, Search Strategies, Information Retrieval