Aim: To collect, appraise, and synthesize all empirical evidence related to a specific question, following specific criteria to ensure comprehensiveness and to minimize bias.
Synonyms: Cochrane Review (a systematic review completed by a Cochrane review group)
Notes about Methodology
PRISMA is an international group of methodology experts dedicated to improving reporting quality of reviews. Most journals that accept systematic reviews will adhere to the PRISMA checklist for systematic reviews and will require a PRISMA flow diagram.
This reference may serve as an example of a quality project:
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