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Systematic reviews

Conduct a systematic review

Here is a list of resources to help you carry out a systematic review:

Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
This handbook describes the steps involved in preparing and maintaining systematic reviews of qualitative evidence for Cochrane and Campbell reviews. Its guidance is applicable to all systematic reviews of qualitative evidence.

Cochrane Diagnostic Manual  
This handbook contains methodological guidance for the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane systematic reviews of test accuracy.

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
This handbook contains methodological guidance for the preparation and maintenance of Cochrane Reviews on the effects of healthcare interventions.

Collaborative Approach to Meta Analysis and Review of Animal Data from Experimental Studies (CAMARADES) tools and resources
CAMARADES provides tools and resources for producing systematic review and meta-analysis of data from experimental animal studies.

Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewer's Manual
This manual provides guidance on different types of systematic reviews and scoping reviews aimed at supporting the translation of healthcare research into practice.

Non-Interventional, Reproducible, and Open (NIRO) Systematic Review guidelines
The NIRO guidelines provide guidance on undertaking a systematic review in the area of non-interventional research.

Recommendations for the conduct of systematic reviews in toxicology and environmental health research (COSTER)
COSTER provides a set of recommendations on the production of systematic reviews in environmental health and toxicology.

The Collaboration for Environmental Evidence (CEE): Guidelines and Standards for Evidence Synthesis in Environmental Management
This website provides guidance on conducting a CEE Evidence Synthesis.

Writing a Campbell Collaboration Systematic Review
This webpage provides guidance on writing a Campbell review on the effects of social interventions.