Abstract Background The PRISMA Statement is a reporting guideline designed to improve
transparency of systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses. Seven extensions to the …

This chapter describes approaches that should be used in systematic reviews for collecting
data, including extraction of data directly from journal articles and other reports of studies …

Importance Dry eye is a common clinical manifestation, a leading cause of eye clinic visits,
and a significant societal and personal economic burden in the United States. Meibomian …

Background: Rapid and accurate influenza diagnostics can improve patient care. Purpose:
To summarize and compare accuracy of traditional rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) …

Topic Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and
the most common cause of irreversible sight loss. The objective is to assess the comparative …

Objectives The aim of the study was to generate a comprehensive bank of systematic review
(SR) reporting items to inform an update of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic …

Background Data extraction forms link systematic reviews with primary research and provide
the foundation for appraising, analysing, summarising and interpreting a body of evidence …

Objective To identify variations in outcomes and results across reports of randomized clinical
trials (RCTs). Study Design and Setting Eligible RCTs examined gabapentin for neuropathic …

Objectives The number of systematic reviews that aim to compare multiple interventions
using network meta-analysis is increasing. In this study, we highlight aspects of a standard …

Data extraction is the process of a systematic review that occurs between identifying eligible
studies and analysing the data, whether it can be a qualitative synthesis or a quantitative …