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Evidence Syntheses (Scoping, systematic, & other types of reviews)

Information on how to conduct evidence syntheses, including systematic reviews and scoping reviews, in the health sciences.

Heading reads: Methods & How to. 5 bullet points: Standards; Guidelines; Ebooks & articles; Tutorials; Courses

Reporting Standards

Please note the PRISMA is a REPORTING standard, and indicates which elements should be reported in a protocol and manuscript, and how. It is not a methodology guide. To correctly refer to your use of PRISMA resources, you should indicate that "this review is reported in compliance with PRISMA 2020 [or appropriate extension] standards"

Methodology Guidelines

Detailed Guidance: Ebooks & Articles

Ebooks

In Print on Reserve

Titles in this section are available in print only because their publishers do not have an online institutional subscription option. You can use these titles in the building at THSL by requesting them at the Information Desk. Please click on the link next to each title to ensure that it is available before coming to THSL.

Videos & Tutorials

Courses

Advanced Literature Searching in the Health Sciences MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)

  • Covers fundamental components of advanced literature searching for projects such as systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and clinical practice guidelines
  • 9 weeks of content with approximately 2-4 hours of effort per week
  • Free with verified certificate available for a fee
  • Designed by Informationists at the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library

Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis MOOC

  • Introduces methods and processes for systematic reviews and meta-analyses
  • 6 weeks of content with approximately 1-3 hours of effort per week
  • Free with certificate available for a fee
  • Offered by Johns Hopkins University
Last Updated: Feb 12, 2025 5:19 PM