- Framework of problems / Objective
- Literature searches not validated by information specialist
- Use of recommended search strategies in systematic reviews and the impact of librarian involvement: a cross-sectional survey of recent authors
Ref ID | 549 |
First Author | J. B. Koffel |
Journal | PLOS ONE |
Year Of Publishing | 2015 |
URL | https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0125931 |
Keywords |
Cochrane Author Expertise Language General medical Team Searching |
Problem(s) |
Literature searches not validated by information specialist |
Number of systematic reviews included | 1560 |
Summary of Findings | 51% of studies involved a librarian, but only 64% acknowledge their assistance. Librarian involvement was significantly associated with the use of 65% of recommended search methods after controlling for other potential predictors. |
Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |