Knowledge synthesis
Working on a systematic review, scoping review, or other form of knowledge synthesis? Please don't hesitate to contact your librarian for guidance and support through the process.
This book can be a helpful resource when starting your review: Conducting Systematic Reviews in Sport, Exercise, and Physical Activity
It is recommended to write a protocol when starting a systematic or scoping review.
For Scoping Reviews:
- The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) has a protocol template that could be used, with explanations.
- Another option is to follow the PRISMA-ScR checklist for scoping reviews.
For Systematic Reviews:
- Protocol template document from the University of Warwick.
- And of course, following the PRISMA for systematic review protocols (PRISMA-P) can provide guidance while producing a protocol.
For more information on what you need to know when starting a comprehensive review, please consult the uOttawa Library Systematic Review Guide.
Cochrane Interactive Learning
- Cochrane Interactive Learning » Ce lien s'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenêtre / This link opens in a new windowCochrane Interactive Learning is a series of self-directed learning videos aimed at educating on the systematic review process. This series was developed by world-leading experts and covers protocol development, searching for studies, risk of bias, meta-analysis, GRADE, and much more.
- Cochrane Interactive Learning: Instructions on How to ConnectPlease follow these detailed steps to access Cochrane Interactive Learning the first time.
Covidence
University of Ottawa Library now has an institutional subscription to Covidence, a web-based software platform that streamlines the production of systematic reviews. It should be noted that, while Covidence specifically mentions systematic reviews, it has also been used for comprehensive literature reviews, scoping reviews, meta-syntheses, meta-narratives, and other types of literature reviews. It can also be used for any discipline including health sciences, medicine, social sciences, environmental sciences, biology, management, education, and so forth.
For more information, please visit our libguide Covidence