Goal
To identify, appraise, and synthesize existing research findings to answer questions of interest, for stakeholders in a resource-efficient manner.
What
An assessment of what is already known about a topic, which uses systematic review methods in an agile manner.
Where
Who
How
Pros
easy
fast
adaptable
systematic
Cons
bias
non-validated method
replicability
limited accuracy
Example
Lacey Bryant, S. & Gray, A.Demonstrating the positive impact of informationsupport on patient care in primary care: a rapidliterature review. Health Information and LibrariesJournal 2006, 23(2), 118–25.
