| Determine the purpose of the review |
To help you decide what type of review you want to conduct.
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| Pose a research question |
Which should use an established framework, if possible.
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| Conduct exploratory searches |
To identify:
- existing reviews
- assess the potential volume of relevant studies
- locate 2-4 sample studies
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| Determine whether the project is feasible |
Based on time, resources, originality, relevance, etc.
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| Pick a team |
Of at least 3-6 members, including:
- subject experts
- method experts
- information experts
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| Select preliminary synthesis and analysis methods |
Will depend on types of studies (can be qualitative, quantitative, or integrative--a review that integrates both quantitative and qualitative studies)
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| Design a protocol |
Includes eligibility criteria, a timeline, data management, and project management.
May be tweaked as the research progresses but gives direction for the project.
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