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Knowledge Synthesis: Systematic, Scoping & Other Reviews

Critical Appraisal

Systematic reviews generally include quality assessment of included studies, while scoping reviews typically do not. Below are some selected critical appraisal tools.

Risk of Bias Assessment

Quality Assessment & Risk of Bias Tool Repository

Data Extraction

Data extraction is usually done with software, spreadsheets, or forms. The fields you opt to include will be built around your research question. Covidence, Excel, Google Forms, Qualtrics, or REDCap are tools you might consider using. Typically, 2 researchers independently extract data from each study. Piloting the form before use is important.

Get Help with Data and Statistics

For help finding data or statistics, start by contacting your subject librarian

For help using R, check out the Research Commons workshops and one-on-one consultations.

For help managing your own research data, please see the Research Data Management guide. 

For help analyzing or using data, UBC's Department of Statistics offers a range of free and fee-based servicesThe Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences also offers fee-based statistical consulting