What are Systematic Reviews?Systematic reviews identify and analyze all of the research that has been done on a specific topic. They expose gaps in research and can help practitioners make decisions by revealing what up-to-date evidence shows.“A systematic review attempts to identify, appraise and synthesize all the empirical evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer a given research question. Researchers conducting systematic reviews use explicit methods aimed at minimizing bias, in order to produce more reliable findings that can be used to inform decision making.”~ Cochrane Library, About Cochrane ReviewsWhat are Systematic Reviews? (Cochrane video: 3:23)SAGE Handbook of Social Work, Ch. 31: Systematic ReviewFinding Systematic ReviewsTry searching the following resources to find systematic reviews. You can also search databases using "systematic review" as a keyword.Cochrane LibraryCollection of seven databases with information on the effects of intervention and prevention in health care.Campbell LibraryThe peer-reviewed online monograph series of systematic reviews prepared under the editorial control of the Campbell Collaboration. Campbell systematic reviews follow structured guidelines and standards for summarizing the international research evidence on the effects of interventions in crime and justice, education, international development, and social welfare.Health Evidence.caA database of systematic reviews of public health and health promotion interventions.Pubmed Systematic Review FilterFree biomedical literature search tool, composed primarily of Medline but including additional information. Select "Clinical Queries" under the heading "PubMed Tools" to find systematic reviews.Questions?Visit the Systematic Reviews Subject Guide for more information and contact the Social work Librarian, Meredith Fischer: mefischer@wlu.ca.