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Systematic Review Services: PRISMA 2020 Reviews From Protocol to Publication

End-to-end systematic review support, from a registrable protocol to a PRISMA 2020-compliant manuscript, led by PhD specialists who follow the Cochrane Handbook.

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PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for a systematic review: 1,542 records identified from databases and registers, 427 removed before screening, 1,115 records screened, 130 full-text reports assessed for eligibility and 24 studies included

Systematic Review Services Built on Cochrane and PRISMA Methods

A systematic review answers a focused question by finding, appraising and synthesising all of the relevant studies using explicit, reproducible methods. Harvard Library's research guide notes that a well-conducted review can take dozens to hundreds of hours over several months, and that it needs subject expertise, statistical support and a carefully designed search.

Our systematic review help covers every stage: turning your topic into an answerable question, writing and registering the protocol, building the database search strategy, dual screening, data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment, narrative synthesis or meta-analysis, and reporting against the 27-item PRISMA 2020 checklist with a PRISMA flow diagram.

Whether you need a complete systematic review for a thesis or journal submission, or help with one stage such as the search or the risk-of-bias tables, you get a clear, itemised quote before any work begins.

Systematic Reviews: What's Included

Systematic review protocols

A protocol that states your question, eligibility criteria, search plan and analysis in advance, ready to register in PROSPERO or publish.

Database search strategies

Reproducible search strings for MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Scopus and trial registers, with controlled vocabulary (MeSH) and full documentation.

Screening and study selection

Title/abstract and full-text screening against your inclusion criteria, with reasons for exclusion recorded for the flow diagram.

Data extraction

Piloted extraction forms capturing study design, population, interventions, comparators, outcomes and results.

Risk-of-bias assessment

Study-level appraisal with RoB 2 for randomised trials, ROBINS-I for non-randomised studies, or the appropriate JBI checklist.

Evidence synthesis

Narrative synthesis or statistical pooling, with certainty of evidence rated using GRADE when appropriate.

PRISMA flow diagrams

A PRISMA 2020 flow diagram showing records identified, screened, excluded and included, with reasons.

PRISMA-compliant reporting

A manuscript or thesis chapter mapped item by item to the PRISMA 2020 checklist, plus the completed checklist.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Scope the question

    We refine your topic into a structured question (for example PICO) and agree the review type, scope and deadline.

  2. 2

    Protocol and registration

    We write the protocol and prepare it for PROSPERO registration so your methods are fixed before screening begins.

  3. 3

    Search and screen

    We run and document the database searches, remove duplicates and screen records in two stages.

  4. 4

    Extract, appraise and synthesise

    We extract data, assess risk of bias and synthesise the findings narratively or with a meta-analysis.

  5. 5

    Report and refine

    You receive the PRISMA-compliant write-up, tables and figures, and can request refinements within the agreed scope.

Standards and Guidelines We Follow

Our methods follow published standards from recognised authorities, so your work holds up to supervisors, examiners and peer reviewers.

What You Receive

  • Review protocol, ready for PROSPERO registration
  • Full, reproducible search strategies for each database
  • Screening log and PRISMA 2020 flow diagram
  • Data extraction tables and characteristics-of-included-studies tables
  • Risk-of-bias tables and summary figures
  • Synthesis (narrative or meta-analysis) with GRADE summary of findings where appropriate
  • Completed PRISMA 2020 checklist
  • Editable files (Word, Excel, reference library)

Who This Service Is For

  • PhD and master's students: Systematic reviews for dissertations and thesis chapters.
  • Clinicians and nurses: Reviews that answer practice questions or support guideline work.
  • Researchers and academic teams: Journal-ready reviews and help with specific stages under deadline.
  • Health organisations: Evidence reviews to inform policy, service design or funding decisions.

Systematic Reviews: Frequently Asked Questions

What is a systematic review?

A review that uses explicit, pre-specified methods to find, appraise and synthesise all relevant studies on a focused question, so the results are transparent and reproducible. The Cochrane Handbook sets out the standard methods.

How long does a systematic review take?

It depends on the question and the number of studies. Harvard Library's guide notes a well-done review can require dozens to hundreds of hours over several months. Your quote gives a timeline for your specific review.

Do you register protocols in PROSPERO?

We prepare the protocol and the registration content for PROSPERO. Registration is submitted under your name as the review author.

What is the difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?

A systematic review is the whole process of finding and appraising studies. A meta-analysis is an optional statistical step within it that pools results from comparable studies.

Can you help with just one stage, like the search or risk of bias?

Yes. Many clients ask for the search strategy, screening, risk-of-bias assessment or the PRISMA write-up only.

Is my project confidential?

Yes. Your files are stored privately and only the people working on your project can open them. We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.

Do you offer refinements after delivery?

Yes. After delivery you can request refinements within the agreed scope directly from your client dashboard.

How is the price calculated?

Every project gets an itemised quote based on scope, complexity and deadline. You pay only after you accept the quote.

How do I get started?

Request a free quote online, message us on WhatsApp or email us. A specialist will reply with an itemised quote within 2-4 business hours.

Who is credited for the work?

You remain the author. For publications, the ICMJE recommends acknowledging writing assistance and editing rather than listing it as authorship. For coursework, follow your institution's academic integrity policy.

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