Sökguider: Criminology: Reporting guidelines

Recommended practice

It's important to clearly explain the criteria for including and excluding studies In the methodology section of a systematic review. It's also recommended to report the full search strategy in an appendix. The study selection should be documented using a PRISMA flow diagram.

Reporting guidelines

PRISMA

Preferred Reported Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), is an international guideline for how a systematic review should be reported.

PRISMA Statement - Guidelines for Reporting Systematic Reviews

Report study selection - PRISMA Flow Diagram

PRISMA flow diagram summarizes the process of searching for and evaluating literature, detailing the stages of identification, screening, eligibility, giving a clear overview of the number of studies included and excluded at each stage.

Document your search

According to the requirements of a systematic review methodology, the search strategy used in the different databases for retrieving the selected articles should be well-described. By using the search template, you ensure that all essential components are included:

Name of database

Date when the search was performed

Which search terms did you use (subject headings and/or free key words)

Combination of search terms and search strings (AND, OR)

Limits (peer review, date, publication etc.)