Examining the meaning and methodological characteristics of the systematized review label: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A large portion of published evidence syntheses (ES) do not conform to established standards. There is a growing number of reviews labeled as a "systematized review", but authors do not always identify specific methodological adaptations or specify the biases these may introduce.

Objective

The objective of this scoping review is to identify which methodological attributes common to evidence syntheses (ES) are implemented or referenced in published systematized reviews. It also aims to 1) identify and collate, where available, the reasons authors characterize their study as a systematized review 2) determine whether any justifications provided were based on resource constraints or research goals, and 3) describe common characteristics of systematized reviews.

SUBMITTER: Premji Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10490901 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature