Chapter 4: effective search strategies for systematic reviews of medical tests

doi:10.1007/s11606-011-1873-8

. 2012 Jun;27 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S28-32.

doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1873-8.

Chapter 4: effective search strategies for systematic reviews of medical tests

Rose Relevo¹

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PMID: 22648672
PMCID: PMC3364360
DOI: 10.1007/s11606-011-1873-8

Chapter 4: effective search strategies for systematic reviews of medical tests

Rose Relevo. J Gen Intern Med. 2012 Jun.

. 2012 Jun;27 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S28-32.

doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1873-8.

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Rose Relevo¹

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¹ Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97217, USA. relevo@ohsu.edu

PMID: 22648672
PMCID: PMC3364360
DOI: 10.1007/s11606-011-1873-8

Abstract

This article discusses techniques that are appropriate when developing search strategies for systematic reviews of medical tests. This includes general advice for searching for systematic reviews and issues specific to systematic reviews of medical tests. Diagnostic search filters are currently not sufficiently developed for use when searching for systematic reviews. Instead, authors should construct a highly sensitive search strategy that uses both controlled vocabulary and text words. A comprehensive search should include multiple databases and sources of grey literature. A list of subject-specific databases is included in this article.

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[1] Relevo, R. and H. Balshem, Finding evidence for comparing medical interventions: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Effective Health Care program. J Clin Epidemiol, 2011.[epub before print] - PubMed

[2] Relevo, R. and H. Balshem, Finding evidence for comparing medical interventions: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Effective Health Care program. J Clin Epidemiol, 2011.[epub before print] - PubMed

[3] Deville WL, Bezemer PD, Bouter LM. Publications on diagnostic test evaluation in family medicine journals: an optimal search strategy. J Clin Epidemiol. 2000;53(1):65–69. doi: 10.1016/S0895-4356(99)00144-4. - DOI - PubMed

[4] Deville WL, Bezemer PD, Bouter LM. Publications on diagnostic test evaluation in family medicine journals: an optimal search strategy. J Clin Epidemiol. 2000;53(1):65–69. doi: 10.1016/S0895-4356(99)00144-4. - DOI - PubMed

[5] Weijden T, et al. Identifying relevant diagnostic studies in MEDLINE. The diagnostic value of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and dipstick as an example. Fam Pract. 1997;14(3):204–208. doi: 10.1093/fampra/14.3.204. - DOI - PubMed

[6] Weijden T, et al. Identifying relevant diagnostic studies in MEDLINE. The diagnostic value of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and dipstick as an example. Fam Pract. 1997;14(3):204–208. doi: 10.1093/fampra/14.3.204. - DOI - PubMed

[7] Bachmann LM, et al. Identifying diagnostic studies in MEDLINE: reducing the number needed to read. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2002;9(6):653–658. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M1124. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[8] Bachmann LM, et al. Identifying diagnostic studies in MEDLINE: reducing the number needed to read. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 2002;9(6):653–658. doi: 10.1197/jamia.M1124. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[9] Haynes RB, et al. Developing optimal search strategies for detecting clinically sound studies in MEDLINE. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 1994;1(6):447–458. doi: 10.1136/jamia.1994.95153434. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

[10] Haynes RB, et al. Developing optimal search strategies for detecting clinically sound studies in MEDLINE. J Am Med Inform Assoc. 1994;1(6):447–458. doi: 10.1136/jamia.1994.95153434. - DOI - PMC - PubMed

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