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The following sections of this guide explore the process of systematic searching in more detail. Select the links below to go to the relevant page.
JBI recommends following a three-step search strategy:
The first step is an initial limited search of at least two appropriate online databases relevant to the topic (such as MEDLINE and Scopus). | |
This initial search is then followed by an analysis of the text words contained in the title and abstract of retrieved papers, and of the index terms (subject headings) used to describe the articles. A second "systematic search" using all identified keywords and index terms should then be undertaken across all included databases. | |
Third, the reference list of identified reports and articles should be searched for additional studies. This stage may examine the reference lists of all identified studies or examine solely the reference lists of the studies that have been selected from full-text and/or included in the review. |
-JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis, Chapter 11.2.5
This page explains how to undertake the second step: the systematic database searches.
When searching for a scoping review:
Remember: a scoping search is an iterative process! You will need to constantly evaluate, validate, and verify your search results.
Your search strategy should be:
Step 1: Map your research question |
A tightly focused research question is key to your search. Make sure you have mapped your review questions using PCC, and refined the parameters in a clearly articulated protocol. You can then use your PCC breakdown to build your search strategy. For each term, list all relevant alternative keywords and relevant subject headings, using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Learn more about this process by watching the video below. Video Length: 4:58 |
Step 2: Choose where to search |
To cover the published literature you need to search a range of key databases. These should be detailed in your protocol. Remember that you should also consider searching unpublished or alternatively published materials, called grey literature.
Learn more about which databases to search by watching the video below.
Video Length: 3:56
Step 3: Run your search in MEDLINE |
It's a good idea to build your initial search in MEDLINE. Be sure to use both keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH).
For each PCC element:
Video Length: 6:18
This video demonstrates a PICO-style question but you can follow the same steps for your question regardless of the framework.
MEDLINE is usually the first database you will search for your health systematic or scoping review. The MEDLINE search strategy is often used as the 'master' search strategy.
New features and additional recommendations: you can now also use the Term Finder to explore MeSH; check narrower headings in all thesaurus 'branches' before exploding headings; you can leave your keywords in the default .mp set of fields but it may better refine your search to specify fields e.g. .ti,ab; you can now email results to yourself or colleagues.
Step 4: Run your search in other databases |
After completing your MEDLINE search, you should run it in other databases. Use the same search as your MEDLINE search, tweaked only as much as necessary for it to work in the new database. This means you may need to:
If you discover new terms in your additional database searching, these should be added to all searches to maintain consistency and comprehensiveness. This may mean revisiting earlier databases to look up any additional subject headings.
If changing to a database on a different interface, also:
Learn more:
Step 5: Review your results |
Review your results for relevancy by considering how well each paper matches:
Test your search for comprehensiveness
From your 'initial limited' searching, you would have identified some key articles that you expect to find as part of your review. Use these key articles to test your search's comprehensiveness. Are these articles appearing in your search results? If not, are they:
This can help you to identify additional terms for your search.
Also make sure you have:
checked your search combinations (and, or).
Use Table 2: Elements for the peer review of electronic search strategies checklist (p. 153):