Background Stringent requirements exist regarding the transparency of the study selection
process and the reliability of results. A 2-step selection process is generally recommended; …

Background Although dual independent review of search results by two reviewers is
generally recommended for systematic reviews, there are not consistent recommendations …

Background There is no consensus on whether screening titles alone or titles and abstracts
together is the preferable strategy for inclusion of articles in a systematic review. Methods …

Objectives To determine the accuracy of single-reviewer screening in correctly classifying
abstracts as relevant or irrelevant for literature reviews. Study Design and Setting We …

Objective To compare the sensitivity, precision, and the costs in time of searching by hand
and by MEDLINE to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for systematic reviews …

Background Automated approaches to improve the efficiency of systematic reviews are
greatly needed. When testing any of these approaches, the criterion standard of comparison …

A study was conducted to estimate the accuracy and reliability of reviewers when screening
records for relevant trials for a systematic review. A sensitive search of ten electronic …

Abstract Background When conducting an Overviews of Reviews on health-related topics, it
is unclear which combination of bibliographic databases authors should use for searching …

Abstract screening is one important aspect of conducting a high‐quality and comprehensive
systematic review and meta‐analysis. Abstract screening allows the review team to conduct …

Background Over the last decade there have been a number of guidelines published, aimed
at improving the quality of reporting in published studies and reviews. In systematic reviews …