Text mining to support abstract screening for knowledge syntheses: a semi-automated workflow

ConclusionThe workflow was a sensitive, precise, and efficient alternative to the recommended practice of screening abstracts with 2 reviewers. All eligible studies were identified in the first case, while 6 studies (1.5%) were missed in the second that would likely not impact the review ’s conclusions. We have described the workflow in language accessible to reviewers with limited exposure to natural language processing and machine learning, and have made the code available to reviewers.
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research