A simplified systematic approach to synthesise knowledge in a short period of time
Glossary
Rapid review
Glossary
Summary (bullet points)
Steps of a systematic review are often streamlined or omitted.
This may include:
- Limiting inclusion criteria such as not reviewing grey-literature and limiting years search
- A single reviewer for selection and data extraction
- A descriptive summary of findings rather than meta-analyses
Classification (s)
Research term
Classification (s)
Evidence synthesis
Foundational paper (s)
Cochrane Rapid Reviews: Interim Guidance from the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group