Searching for studies: A guide to information retrieval for Campbell systematic reviews

Campbell Syst Rev. 2024 Sep 10;20(3):e1433. doi: 10.1002/cl2.1433. eCollection 2024 Sep.

Abstract

This guide outlines general issues in searching for studies; describes the main sources of potential studies; and discusses how to plan the search process, design, and carry out search strategies, manage references found during the search process and document and report the search process.

Keywords: search; systematic reviews.