Systematic Review Toolbox

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Manuscript Development

Systematic review management software tools are specifically tailored to the needs of review teams. In addition to reference management, some of these tools can also help with data extraction, perform meta-analysis, track team progress, and facilitate communication between members. Some of the full-featured software suites are fee-based. A comprehensive list of tools can also be found at Systematic Review Toolbox. The following list of manuscript development and systematic review software has been assembled by Dalhousie Libraries.

There is no wrong tool to employ in this process. Many researchers prefer to prepare manuscripts in Microsoft Word or Google Docs because of familiarity and ease in sharing with others. Also, both provide organizational tools, table of contents makers, and reference management software integration. However, if a team is preparing a systematic review for submission to an eminent review repository (e.g., Cochrane, JBI), specific tools are required to be used.

Covidence: All-in-one systematic review software by Cochrane.

Review Manager (RevMan): All-in-one software for developing Cochrane Library systematic reviews.

COLANDR: Planning, project management, collaborative screening tools for systematic reviews.

Rayyan: Collaborative web application to help screen and sort review articles.

EPPI-Reviewer 4: All-in-one tool for data extraction, coding, and meta-analysis.

DistillerSR: One of the commonly used all-in-one systematic review software.

JBI SUMARI: All-in-one software supporting protocol drafting, study selection, critical appraisal, data extraction, and synthesis.

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