Methodological challenges for living systematic reviews conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic: a concept paper

Background: A living systematic review (LSR) is an emerging review type that makes use of continual updating. In the COVID-19 pandemic, we were confronted with a shifting epidemiological landscape, clinical uncertainties and evolving evidence. These unexpected challenges compelled us to amend standard LSR methodology.Objective and outline: Our primary objective is to discuss some challenges faced when conducting LSRs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide methodological guidance for others doing similar work.

Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - September 12, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Claire Iannizzi, Elena Dorando, Jacob Burns, Stephanie Weibel, Clare Dooley, Helen Wakeford, Lise J Estcourt, Nicole Skoetz, Vanessa Piechotta Source Type: research