Guidelines for developing a systematic literature review for studies related to climate change adaptation

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2021 May;28(18):22265-22277. doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-13178-0. Epub 2021 Mar 21.

Abstract

This study proposes a set of GuFSyADD guidelines on steps for developing suggestions that enhance of its rigor in systematic literature review (SLR) for studies related to climate change adaptation. The prescribed guidelines are based on the following six steps, (1) guided by review of protocol/publication standard/established guidelines/related published articles, (2) formulation of review questions, (3) systematic searching strategies, (4) appraisal of quality, (5) data extraction and analysis, and (6) data demonstration. Essentially, this set of proposed guidelines enables researchers to develop an SLR pertaining to climate change adaptation in an organised, transparent, and replicable manner.

Keywords: Adaptation; Climate change; Methodology; SLR guidelines.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Acclimatization
  • Adaptation, Physiological*
  • Climate Change*
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic*