Expert searchers identified time, team, technology and tension as challenges when carrying out supplementary searches for systematic reviews: A thematic network analysis.

Autor: Briscoe S; University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Exeter, UK., Abbott R; NIHR ARC South West Peninsula, University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Exeter, UK., Melendez-Torres GJ; University of Exeter Medical School, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Exeter, UK.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Health information and libraries journal [Health Info Libr J] 2024 Jun; Vol. 41 (2), pp. 182-194. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 19.
DOI: 10.1111/hir.12468
Abstrakt: Background: Systematic reviews require detailed planning of complex processes which can present logistical challenges. Understanding these logistical challenges can help with planning and execution of tasks OBJECTIVES: To describe the perspectives of expert searchers on the main logistical challenges when carrying out supplementary searches for systematic reviews, in particular, forward citation searching and web searching.
Methods: Qualitative interviews were undertaken with 15 experts on searching for studies for systematic reviews (e.g. information specialists) working in health and social care research settings. Interviews were undertaken by video-call between September 2020 and June 2021. Data analysis used thematic network analysis.
Results: We identified three logistical challenges of using forward citation searching and web searching which were organised under the global theme of 'tension': time, team and technology. Several subthemes were identified which supported the organising themes, including allocating time, justifying time and keeping to time; reviewer expectations and contact with review teams; and access to resources and reference management.
Conclusion: Forward citation searching and web searching are logistically challenging search methods for a systematic review. An understanding of these challenges should encourage expert searchers and review teams to maintain open channels of communication, which should also facilitate improved working relationships.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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