Lecture recording and slides introducing searching for systematic reviews and presented to Doctorate in Clinical Psychology candidates. This lecture introduces systematic reviews as a literature type and methodology, raises potential issues when developing research questions and search strategies, and highlights sources for further guidance and support. Slides best viewed in Slide Show mode. The resources "Formulating a research question and structuring a literature search" (https://edshare.gla.ac.uk/38/) and "Developing literature search strategies" (https://edshare.gla.ac.uk/76/) cover the elements of literature searching in more detail.

[Recording to follow] This first class focusses on the initial stages of a systematic review. We will be looking at how research questions influence a search, question formulation frameworks, and what elements of a framework are appropriate to a search and what elements are better left to a manual sift against your inclusion and exclusion criteria. These factors will influence your protocol development and set us up for class 2.

This second class focusses on search methods. We will be looking at translating a question formulation framework into a workable search using text words and subject headings. We will develop these into a structured search using fields and utilise advanced search syntax to maximise the sensitivity of a search. Lastly, we will cover the search translation process, and discuss methods to save and export search histories to report search methods.

This third class concerns search methods for "other sources" of information. This class will cover the importance of searching clinical trial registers to reduce bias, searching and browsing grey literature sources, and reference and citation analysis. We will also cover search automation tools and how to report a search using PRISMA-S.

A collection of resources to support researchers through the search element of a systematic or scoping review.

Lecture recording and slides from 'Supervising systematic reviews'. This lecture introduces systematic reviews as a literature type and methodology, discusses protocols as a method of scoping a review and defining the feasibility of a review. The lecture then moves to search techniques and resources students should utilise for their reviews, and reporting standards to expect in a write-up. Further resources and self-help materials are highlighted. Part of Systematic Review collection of resources (https://edshare.gla.ac.uk/451/).

This interactive guide presents an accessible overview of the key principles, techniques and tools for a successful systematic literature review in the health and social sciences. Printable reading lists are included at the end of each main section, together with note-taking exercises, good practice tips and a recap quiz. This resource aims to empower undergraduate and postgraduate students to undertake literature review projects confidently and rigorously – following the most recent methodological guidance.

Systematic review resouces for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees (but also any University of Glasgow staff and students with NHS Scotland affiliations). These resources cover foundational literature searching skills through to advanced practices required to comply with the systematic review methodology.

Slides and materials from the systematic review workshop and journal club presented to Doctorate in Clinical Psycholgy trainees in academic year 2022-23. Video recording from academic year 2021-22. The combined learning objectives of the day are to: - Be able to structure a search strategy using a question formulation framework - Understand the principles of Boolean logic and search syntax in relation to a systematic review search strategy - Be able to run a search using subject headings and free text terms in the PsycINFO database - Know where to find and how to follow PRISMA reporting guidelines for systematic reviews - Be able to apply your knowledge of reporting guidelines and search strategy formulation to critically appraise a systematic review

This guide is intended to provide an overview of some of the methodological and practical considerations required when undertaking the search component of a systematic review. The guide signposts to resources to aid the process of undertaking a systematic review and enhance a review’s quality and reporting standards. The guide should, therefore, not be seen as extensive nor a handbook. This resource is not necessarily intended to be read in a linear fashion. As an example, if your search skills require development then you may wish to review the resources in the ‘Developing a search strategy’ section prior to undertaking a scoping search.

EndNote files and exercise handout for the course "Using EndNote to manage references in systematic reviews". Class video recording to follow.