Combining abbreviated literature searches with single-reviewer screening: three case studies of rapid reviews.

Lisa AffengruberGernot WagnerSiw WaffenschmidtStefan K LhachimiBarbara Nussbaumer-StreitKylie ThalerUrsula GrieblerIrma KleringsGerald Gartlehner

Published in: Systematic reviews (2020)

Within the limitations of these case studies, a rapid review approach that combines abbreviated literature searches with single-reviewer screening may be feasible for focused clinical questions. For complex public health topics, sensitivity seems to be insufficient.

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