Skip to Main Content
ask us

Search Our Collection
Advanced Search

Access Databases
UpToDate Lexidrug PubMed
See More

WRHA Virtual Library: Systematic and Scoping Reviews

Systematic and Scoping Reviews

In addition to our literature search service, we are also able to support some other types of research projects, such as systematic or scoping reviews. Support will include:

  • search strategy development
  • peer review of librarian-developed search strategy (PRESS review)
  • translating the strategy to multiple databases
  • grey literature search development
  • running the search
  • de-duplicating and compiling search results
  • Document Delivery to access sources not covered by our subscriptions
  • Assistance in writing methods section and compiling PRISMA diagrams

This service is open to all WRHA Virtual Library clients, but is not intended for use in course projects; instructional support can be provided in those cases.

Knowledge synthesis projects like systematic reviews are more complex than literature searches and can take weeks or months to complete. You should consult an appropriate resource for your project type such as the Cochrane Handbook for systematic reviews to get a sense of the requirements. Due to the complexity and skill level involved, it is required that the librarian will be included as a contributing author on any publications resulting from the project.

Book an appointment with a librarian to discuss your project and timelines. Please come to this meeting with (a) a defined research question, (b) inclusion and exclusion criteria, and (c) sample articles that meet your inclusion criteria.

We also offer some research and data management services.

Research Showcase

Aboulatta, Laila, Lara Haidar, Ahmed Abou-Setta, Nicole Askin, Rasheda Rabbani, Alekhya Lavu, Payam Peymani, Ryan Zarychanski, and Sherif Eltonsy. “Efficacy and Safety of MAO-B Inhibitors Safinamide and Zonisamide in Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.” CNS Drugs 37, no. 11 (November 1, 2023): 941–56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40263-023-01048-x.
Chan, Hong, Pui Yan Lam, Chung Yan Cheung, Kai Tak Chow, Chun Ho Lau, Ka Ying Lee, Sing Yu Po, et al. “Inclined Treadmill Training (ITT) for People with Chronic Stroke - a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” European Journal of Physiotherapy 26, no. 1 (January 2, 2024): 25–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2022.2161628.
Crockett, Leah K, Shannon D Scott, S Michelle Driedger, Masood Khan, Devashree Prabhu, Nicole Askin, Dawn Steliga, et al. “Characterizing Research Partnerships in Child Health Research: A Scoping Review.” Journal of Child Health Care, February 6, 2024, 13674935241231346. https://doi.org/10.1177/13674935241231346.
Dhanju, Gurinder, Iain Kirkpatrick, Ashraf Goubran, Sheldon Wiebe, Rachan Preet Jammu, and Nicole Askin. “The Diagnostic Accuracy of Sonographic Parameters for Renal Artery Stenosis in Adults: A Rapid Literature Review Based on a Statistical Approach.” Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, June 25, 2024, 87564793241260732. https://doi.org/10.1177/87564793241260732.
Johnson, Garrett, Jennifer Ziegler, Ramzi Helewa, Nicole Askin, Rasheda Rabbani, and Ahmed M. Abou-Setta. “Preoperative Oral Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics in Elective Colorectal Surgery to Prevent Surgical Site Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Canadian Journal of Surgery 66, no. 1 (January 18, 2023): E21–31. https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.019721.
Leeies, Murdoch, Brian Grunau, Nicole Askin, Lula Fesehaye, Jodi Kornelsen, Tamara McColl, Paul Ratana, Jackie Gruber, Haley Hrymak, and Carmen Hrymak. “Equity-Relevant Sociodemographic Variable Collection in Emergency Medicine: A Systematic Review, Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, and Recommendations for Practice.” Academic Emergency Medicine 30, no. 7 (2023): 742–59. https://doi.org/10.1111/acem.14629.
Lother, Sylvain A., Lana Tennenhouse, Rasheda Rabbani, Ahmed M. Abou-Setta, Nicole Askin, Alexis F. Turgeon, Srinivas Murthy, et al. “The Association of Antiplatelet Agents with Mortality among Patients with Non–COVID-19 Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Research and Practice in Thrombosis and Haemostasis 8, no. 5 (July 1, 2024): 102526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rpth.2024.102526.
Mahboobi, Sepideh, Rebecca Mollard, Navdeep Tangri, Nicole Askin, Thomas Ferguson, Tahmina Rahman, Rasheda Rabbani, Ahmed M Abou-Setta, and Dylan Mackay. “Effects of Dietary Interventions for Metabolic Acidosis in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, September 14, 2024, gfae200. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfae200.
Oketola, Banke, Olayinka Akinrolie, Sandra Webber, Nicole Askin, Rasheda Rabbani, Ahmed M Abou-Setta, and Harminder Singh. “Physical Activity for Quiescent and Mildly Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology 6, no. 5 (October 1, 2023): 162–71. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcag/gwad021.
Okoli, George N., Otto L. T. Lam, Viraj K. Reddy, Nicole Askin, Nameer Al-Yousif, Linda Wilhelm, Janet Gunderson, Anne Hayes, Behzad Mansouri, and Ahmed M. Abou-Setta. “Self-Management Programs for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: A Rapid Review of Randomized Trials.” Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 50, no. 4 (July 2023): 584–96. https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2022.261.
Steiman De Visser, Hannah, Isaak Fast, Nicole Brunton, Edward Arevalo, Nicole Askin, Rasheda Rabbani, Ahmed M. Abou-Setta, and Jonathan McGavock. “Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Physical Activity in Pediatric Diabetes: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.” JAMA Network Open 7, no. 2 (February 23, 2024): e240235. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.0235.
Whitlock, Reid, Silvia J Leon, Hazel Manacsa, Nicole Askin, Claudio Rigatto, Samuel T Fatoba, Youssef M K Farag, and Navdeep Tangri. “The Association between Dual RAAS Inhibition and Risk of Acute Kidney Injury and Hyperkalemia in Patients with Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation 38, no. 11 (November 1, 2023): 2503–16. https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfad101.