3.2 Process checklist The review process is usually iterative with the number of iterations
dependent on the complexity and depth of the topic under review. The
following checklist provides a typical example of the process:
3.3 Preparation • Define topic of interest
• Identify
key
words
• Identify target databases
• Establish resource and time constraints
3.4 Initial search and acquisition • Do
initial
search
• Select articles for acquisition
• Acquire selected articles
• Read
and
summarise
3.5 Refine search criteria • Pursue acquired information (references, authors, journals)
• Identify further articles of interest from references
• Refine search criteria (key words, date ranges, etc.)
• Identify
any
additional databases to search
