Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group offers evidence-informed guidance to conduct rapid reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To develop methods guidance to support the conduct of rapid reviews (RRs) produced within Cochrane and beyond, in response to requests for timely evidence syntheses for decision-making purposes including urgent health issues of high priority.

Study design and setting

Interim recommendations were informed by a scoping review of the underlying evidence, primary methods studies conducted, and a survey sent to 119 representatives from 20 Cochrane entities, who were asked to rate and rank RR methods across stages of review conduct. Discussions among those with expertise in RR methods further informed the list of recommendations with accompanying rationales provided.

Results

Based on survey results from 63 respondents (53% response rate), 26 RR methods recommenda

SUBMITTER: Garritty C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7557165 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature