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Search strategies for systematic reviews

Document your search

It is important to document your searches so that you do not have to redo your work and to be able to keep track of your search results.

In most databases you can create an account so you can save and access your searches.

Report your search

You need to report your searches, exactly how might vary, but the following information should be included:

Name of database
Database platform (e.g. Ebsco, Proquest)
Date when the search was performed
Which search terms you used (subject headings and/or free text words)
Combination of search terms and search strings (AND, OR)
Limits (date, publication type, language etc.)

PRISMA for Searching

If you are conducting your systematic review in accordance with PRISMA you can also use their checklist for searches, PRISMA-S.