Experiences from conducting systematic reviews of systematic reviews
This commentary discusses recent experiences from conducting two systematic reviews (SRs) of SRs. We address the strengths and limitations of conducting an SR of SRs in the field of evidence-based medicine in musculoskeletal health. Despite methodological challenges, we believe that SRs of SRs add value to the research community.
Authors
- Tony Bohman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9507-6101)
- Marie Halvorsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6967-2014)
- Eva Rasmussen-Barr (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3015-1232)
- Elena Tseli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8307-259X)
- Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas Grooten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1697-9781)
- Carina Boström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2506-687X)
- Lena Nilsson‑Wikmar
- Åsa Dedering
- Roman P. Kuster
- Graciela Rovner
- Christina B. Olsson
Institutions
- Dalarna University (SE)
- University of Lucerne (CH)
- Swedish Institute (SE)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Allied Services (US)
- Cereneo (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Research Methodology
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-026-02880-7
- Primary Topic
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Karolinska Institutet