Literature Searches in Medical Informatics Systematic Reviews: Suggested Approaches
This study explores database selection for systematic reviews in medical informatics, addressing challenges researchers face in maximizing relevant article retrieval. Systematic reviews from top medical informatics journals in 2021 were analyzed, divided into randomized control trials and non-randomized control trials groups. Four databases were evaluated based on Recall, Precision, and Unique references. Findings revealed that for randomized control trials, the best combination was PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, while for the non-restricted group, recommended combination included PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus, highlighting effective literature search strategies.
Authors
- Ali Afraz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6738-350X)
- Zohreh Bagherinezhad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2684-6664)
- Mohammadreza Chashmyazdan
- Reza Khajouei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6094-5127)
Institutions
- Kerman University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Khyber Medical University (PK)
- Health Information Management (BE)
- Islamic Azad University, Khoy Branch (IR)
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Reference Services Quarterly
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02763869.2024.2429066
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.46