Improving quality and efficiency in selecting, abstracting, and appraising studies for rapid reviews

Chapter 3: Improving quality and efficiency in selecting, abstracting, and appraising studies for rapid reviews provides recommendations on how to maintain the scientific rigor of these three steps of the review process, while using streamlined approaches to increase efficiency. Some of the strategies highlighted include the use of well-defined eligibility criteria, detailed explanation and elaboration forms, training and calibration exercises, and the involvement of content experts and experienced reviewers. Careful consideration should also be given to which steps are streamlined, factors affecting streamlined decisions, and potential consequences in terms of validity of the review results and efficiency of the review process.

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Pham B, Robson RC, Thomas SM, Hwee J, Page MJ. Improving quality and efficiency in selecting, abstracting, and appraising studies for rapid reviews. In: Tricco AC, Langlois EV, Straus SE, editors. Rapid reviews to strengthen health policy and systems: a practical guide. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.