Rapid reviews methods series: assessing the appropriateness of conducting a rapid review

被引:6
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作者
Garritty, Chantelle [1 ,2 ]
Nussbaumer-Streit, Barbara [3 ]
Hamel, Candyce [1 ,4 ]
Devane, Declan [5 ]
机构
[1] Univ Ottawa, Sch Epidemiol & Publ Hlth, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[2] Publ Hlth Agcy Canada, Global Hlth & Guidelines Div, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[3] Univ Continuing Educ Krems, Dept Evidence based Med & Evaluat, Cochrane Austria, Krems, Niederosterreic, Austria
[4] Canadian Assoc Radiologists, Ottawa, ON, Canada
[5] Univ Galway, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Cochrane Ireland & Evidence Synth Ireland, Galway, Ireland
关键词
Methods; Systematic Reviews as Topic; Clinical Decision-Making; SURVEILLANCE; KNOWLEDGE; SYSTEMS;
D O I
10.1136/bmjebm-2023-112722
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
This paper, part of the Cochrane Rapid Review Methods Group series, offers guidance on determining when to conduct a rapid review (RR) instead of a full systematic review (SR). While both review types aim to comprehensively synthesise evidence, RRs, conducted within a shorter time frame of typically 6 months or less, involve streamlined methods to expedite the process. The decision to opt for an RR depends on the urgency of the research question, resource availability and the impact on decision outcomes. The paper categorises scenarios where RRs are appropriate, including urgent decision-making, informing guidelines, assessing new technologies and identifying evidence gaps. It also outlines instances when RRs may be inappropriate, cautioning against conducting them solely for ease, quick publication or only cost-saving motives.When deciding on an RR, it is crucial to consider both conceptual and practical factors. These factors encompass the urgency of needing timely evidence, the consequences of waiting for a full SR, the potential risks associated with incomplete evidence, and the risk of not using synthesised evidence in decision-making, among other considerations. Key factors to weigh also include having a clearly defined need, a manageable scope and access to the necessary expertise. Overall, this paper aims to guide informed judgements about whether to choose an RR over an SR based on the specific research question and context. Researchers and decision-makers are encouraged to carefully weigh potential trade-offs when opting for RRs.
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