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The systematic literature review process: a simple guide for public health and allied health students

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posted on 2023-09-21, 15:07 authored by Russell Kabir, Richard Hayhoe, Ancy CM Bai, Divya Vinnakota, Madhini Sivasubramanian, Solomon Afework, Marcus Chilaka, Masoud Mohammadnezhad, Olatunde Aremu, Rajeeb K Sah, Hafiz TA Khan, Steph Messner, Haniya Zehra Syed, Ali D Parsa
A literature review is a key part of all academic research that informs researchers of the existing body of knowledge. Reviews conducted systematically are becoming more appealing to the researcher about two reasons. Firstly, they are robust, strong, comprehensive and reproducible and can appropriately serve the background review of any primary research. Secondly, they are qualified to be a stand-alone piece of academic work that contributes to the scientific body of knowledge. Although researchers and students in higher education who wish to write their dissertations are informed about the need for generating a literature review for primary research, when it comes to conducting a full systematic review, they may have some confusion and doubt on the distinction between a traditional literature review and a systematic review. This paper aims to clarify what a systematic review entails and take the readers' attention through the practical steps in conducting a systematic review. So, more of a practical step-by-step guide, rather than theoretical discussion of content, has been included. This paper would benefit early-career researchers, undergraduate students and many post-graduate students who wish to write their papers or dissertations based on a systematic review.

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Volume

11

Issue number

9

Page range

3498-3506

Publication title

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences

ISSN

2320-6071

Publisher

Medip Academy

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