During March, we looked at range of tools to help you with your systematic review.

In the first week we looked at resources to provide a framework for the write-up of your review. These would also help at the early stages of the systematic review with what information would be essential to record. PRISMA, with its checklist of material that should be included in a systematic review, is incredibly handy.

First up is PRISMA. This is a checklist of material that should be included in any systematic review. https://t.co/1wYpuABoRt

— Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) March 6, 2017

PRISMA’s flowchart generator is also an invaluable resource.

PRISMA also has a flowchart generator to represent visually where you searched, what you found,&which articles you included in your review.

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In the second week of March, we introduced SIGN, where researchers have created and shared search filters to use in databases if only certain types of study design (e.g. only RCTs, or only qualitative studies) are going to be included in a systematic review.

Will you need to search only for specific types of study design (e.g. just RCTs or just longitudinal studies)? SIGN can help with that.

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In the third week, we talked about two resources, Systematic Review Toolbox, and EPPI Centre. Both are searchable websites which list various tools to help with various stages of the systematic review process.

Today's resources are your searchable, one-stop shop for all stages of the systematic review process.

— Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) March 20, 2017

Try Systematic Review Toolbox https://t.co/FID8EjPEEb or EPPI Centre https://t.co/LocWQkKy65 –both list tools to help with your review.

— Cambridge Medical Library (@cam_med_lib) March 20, 2017

In the final week, we pointed you towards the Medical Library’s own collection of systematic reviews resources, which can be found here on our website. We also offer training in systematic reviews: to book a place, or see when new sessions are taking place, go here or contact the training team at librarytraining@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Do be sure to follow the Medical Library on Twitter for more resources each month.