Systematic Reviews

To ensure valid and unbiased methodology of a systematic review, it is important that a minimum of 2 team members perform blinded independent screening at each stage of the process (Title & Abstract screening, Full text screening). A third team member is recommended to break any ties. 

The Covidence platform provides blinded independent screening at each stage. 

What is Covidence? 

• a web-based screening and data extraction tool
• Allows for bulk uploads of references and deduplication
• Allows the team lead to assign members tasks
• Inclusion and exclusion criteria are highlighted during the screening process
• Allows for blinded, independent screening of title/abstract & full text
• And much more!

Why Covidence?

• Reduces bias in the screening process and improves validity of the review
• Assists with deduplication
• Provides data extraction

How do I get a Covidence account?

• Please contact your liaison librarian (libmo@atsu.edu or libaz@atsu.edu)
• Due to the limited number of accounts available, all requests for Covidence accounts will be screened for eligibility
• Student assignments are not eligible for Covidence accounts. Free trial accounts are available for student use. 

Please see the Covidence Knowledge Base for tutorials and instructional articles and Covidence Academy for video tutorials.

Here is a short demo video to get you started

Please email libmo@atsu.edu or libaz@atsu.edu to request a Covidence account