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Abstract
Background:
The living systematic review (LSR) is a new approach to evidence synthesis that is continually conducted to include relevant evidence as it emerges. The methods currently applied for conducting and reporting LSRs vary widely.
Objectives:
1-Assess the methods of conduct and reporting of living systematic reviews
2-Describe the life cycle of living systematic reviews, i.e., describe the changes over time to their methods and findings.
Methods:
We searched the following electronic databases Medline, EMBASE and the Cochrane library for potentially eligible living systematic reviews. Four reviewers selected the eligible studies and abstracted data following standard systematic review methodology. We specifically abstracted data on 1) general characteristics, 2) systematic review methodology, 3) living approach methodology, 4) adherence to PRISMA statement 5) AMSTAR-2 checklist 6) results and 7) editorial and publication processes.
Results:
We are still in the process of data abstraction. The results will be available in time for the Cochrane colloquium.
Conclusions:
The proposed living methodological survey will allow us to explore how living reviews are being conducted and reported. This should help with improving existing guidance and eventually the quality and transparency of LSRs.
Patient or healthcare consumer involvement: There is no direct patient involvement, but findings of LSRs are translated into living guidelines that affect clinical practice and ultimately patients.
The living systematic review (LSR) is a new approach to evidence synthesis that is continually conducted to include relevant evidence as it emerges. The methods currently applied for conducting and reporting LSRs vary widely.
Objectives:
1-Assess the methods of conduct and reporting of living systematic reviews
2-Describe the life cycle of living systematic reviews, i.e., describe the changes over time to their methods and findings.
Methods:
We searched the following electronic databases Medline, EMBASE and the Cochrane library for potentially eligible living systematic reviews. Four reviewers selected the eligible studies and abstracted data following standard systematic review methodology. We specifically abstracted data on 1) general characteristics, 2) systematic review methodology, 3) living approach methodology, 4) adherence to PRISMA statement 5) AMSTAR-2 checklist 6) results and 7) editorial and publication processes.
Results:
We are still in the process of data abstraction. The results will be available in time for the Cochrane colloquium.
Conclusions:
The proposed living methodological survey will allow us to explore how living reviews are being conducted and reported. This should help with improving existing guidance and eventually the quality and transparency of LSRs.
Patient or healthcare consumer involvement: There is no direct patient involvement, but findings of LSRs are translated into living guidelines that affect clinical practice and ultimately patients.