Syst Rev December 2017 PMID 29208034

Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study.

Wichor M Bramer, Melissa L Rethlefsen, Jos Kleijnen, Oscar H Franco

Mentions

42
Peak: 7 in Sep 2021
across 4 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

438,921
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Total likes

68

Video views

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Mar 2019 – Aug 2024

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What people are saying

The social discussions display a general agreement on the importance of using optimal database combinations, with posts sharing examples like searching Embase, MEDLINE, and Web of Science, emphasizing the article's findings. The tone varies from enthusiastic to reflective, with words like 'valuable' and 'must read,' illustrating genuine interest and recognition of the study's relevance to improving systematic review quality.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of selecting the right databases, aligning with the article's emphasis on optimized combinations for literature searches.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm about the practical implications of the research, especially in relation to improving systematic reviews.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several comments reference the methodology, suggest best practices, or share personal experiences, demonstrating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the value of the study, they mainly serve to reinforce existing practices or encourage better research methods, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study aimed to identify the most efficient combination of databases for literature searches in systematic reviews, analyzing actual search results from published reviews rather than just coverage.
  • The findings showed that using Embase, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar together retrieved the majority of relevant articles (about 98.3%), with 72% of reviews reaching full 100% recall.
  • The research emphasizes that searching multiple, carefully chosen databases improves the completeness of literature retrieval, but many reviews still don't use enough databases to achieve high recall, impacting the quality of systematic reviews.]

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Writing For Research
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Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study | Systematic Reviews | Full Text https://t.co/oU5agQDHiH

Sep 18, 2021 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 68,673 followers View post →
Dr. Laura M. König
@LauraMKoenig · X

The joy when finding a paper that exactly answers your question! Which databases should I search for a systematic literature review in psychology? ➡️EMBASE, MEDLINE/ Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycInfo. Source: https://t.co/Ws9ZXsdFtq found via https://t.co/NJ8Ej2kn11

Sep 4, 2020 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 4,483 followers View post →
Daniel Gould, MD, PhD
@DJGould94 · X

https://t.co/bX03MlEzls If I ever emotionally recover from my first systematic review, for my next one I'll search Embase, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Read on to find out more! @wichor @OscarH_Franco @JosKleijnen @mlrethlefsen #SystematicReviews #researchpaper

May 13, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,005 followers View post →
Wichor Bramer, PhD
@wichor · X

@NydahlPeter Not a only source but it definitely adds value to your searches: https://t.co/XcBvJpstaM

Feb 26, 2023 · 5 likes · 1,355 followers View post →
Hector Meza Comparan, MD
@HectorMezaMD · X

Always ask yourself which are the relevant databases for your research question! #systematicreviews ✅ https://t.co/t3oMGSrDXu

May 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 595 followers View post →
TBrigham
@TBrigham · X

Getting a preview of the upcoming of the new web of science interface. Wondering if how much it affect results? Probably not due to the data staying the same, but how it searches is different. Will we need update to very helpful pub https://t.co/BwGkosK6zt @wichor @mlrethlefsen

Nov 5, 2020 · 4 likes · 509 followers View post →

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Biblioteca Ribera
@biblioenlace · X

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Jun 19, 2024 · 2 shares · 397 followers View post →
Fran
@Franjacega · X

RT @PreClic: Empezar la clase de hoy en @GVAlaRibera con @biblioenlace descubriendo está maravilla es una joya, que solo nos hemos encontra…

Jun 18, 2024 · 2 shares · 99 followers View post →
PreClic
@PreClic · X

Empezar la clase de hoy en @GVAlaRibera con @biblioenlace descubriendo está maravilla es una joya, que solo nos hemos encontrado en #Alzira https://t.co/6X2sHMiD3C

Jun 18, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 2,603 followers View post →
うーまく13歳
@pingue7 · X

SRの検索は手間がかかり time-consumingかもしれませんが、 Bramer, W.M., Rethlefsen, M.L., Kleijnen, J. et al. Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study. Syst Rev 6, 245 (2017). https://t.co/SWLpOd2D6G

Jan 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,784 followers View post →
Rishab Gupta, MD
@RishabGupta_84 · X

Something that researchers conducting inadequate "systematic" reviews should read: https://t.co/TMeBfdIoOo

Sep 24, 2023 · 550 followers View post →
Wichor Bramer, PhD
@wichor · X

@NydahlPeter Not a only source but it definitely adds value to your searches: https://t.co/XcBvJpstaM

Feb 26, 2023 · 5 likes · 1,355 followers View post →
Dr. Laura M. König
@LauraMKoenig · X

@helenahhartmann @MarkusRuetgen Depends on the topic of course, but I usually search PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. This paper is a useful resource, too: https://t.co/bKPu5B6tN0

Nov 23, 2022 · 3 likes · 4,483 followers View post →
Javier Mancilla Galindo
@Javimangal · X

RT @HectorMezaMD: Always ask yourself which are the relevant databases for your research question! #systematicreviews ✅ https://t.co/t3oMG…

May 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 3,520 followers View post →
Hector Meza Comparan, MD
@HectorMezaMD · X

Always ask yourself which are the relevant databases for your research question! #systematicreviews ✅ https://t.co/t3oMGSrDXu

May 13, 2022 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 595 followers View post →
Daniel Gould, MD, PhD
@DJGould94 · X

https://t.co/bX03MlEzls If I ever emotionally recover from my first systematic review, for my next one I'll search Embase, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and Web of Science. Read on to find out more! @wichor @OscarH_Franco @JosKleijnen @mlrethlefsen #SystematicReviews #researchpaper

May 13, 2022 · 9 likes · 1 share · 7,005 followers View post →
Tom Roper
@tomroper · X

@AcademySurgical At least a second database, I’d suggest. See Bramer WM, Rethlefsen ML, Kleijnen J, Franco OH. Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study. Syst Rev. 2017 Dec 6;6(1):245. doi: 10.1186/s13643-017-0644-y.

Mar 13, 2022 · 1 like · 3,640 followers View post →
BUCantabria
@BUCantabria · X

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Sep 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 2,640 followers View post →
Marketing Theory
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Jose King
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Sep 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 313 followers View post →
Writing For Research
@Write4Research · X

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Sep 19, 2021 · 6 shares · 68,673 followers View post →
Jennifer Wyatt Bourgeois
@JennWBourgeois · X

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Sep 18, 2021 · 6 shares · 890 followers View post →
Debi
@debi_howarth · X

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Sep 18, 2021 · 6 shares · 312 followers View post →
Writing For Research
@Write4Research · X

Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study | Systematic Reviews | Full Text https://t.co/oU5agQDHiH

Sep 18, 2021 · 15 likes · 6 shares · 68,673 followers View post →
Alanna Sincovich, PhD
@AlannaSincovich · X

@AbbeyDiaz_says Thought this may be of interest Abbey: https://t.co/E8GBY8Kd59

Nov 25, 2020 · 3 likes · 642 followers View post →
Wichor Bramer, PhD
@wichor · X

@PWGTennant @Garnet_Smuczer @meansell @MaartenvSmeden That is true. With gs you can find articles that other database might have missed. However, if that is the case you should check whether these articles are in those database and find them there as well. https://t.co/XcBvJpstaM

Nov 13, 2020 · 1,355 followers View post →
TBrigham
@TBrigham · X

Getting a preview of the upcoming of the new web of science interface. Wondering if how much it affect results? Probably not due to the data staying the same, but how it searches is different. Will we need update to very helpful pub https://t.co/BwGkosK6zt @wichor @mlrethlefsen

Nov 5, 2020 · 4 likes · 509 followers View post →
CREATE
@EHPSCreaters · X

RT @LauraMKoenig: The joy when finding a paper that exactly answers your question! Which databases should I search for a systematic literat…

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,578 followers View post →
Dr. Steph Archer
@Stephthepsych · X

RT @LauraMKoenig: The joy when finding a paper that exactly answers your question! Which databases should I search for a systematic literat…

Sep 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,263 followers View post →
Dr. Laura M. König
@LauraMKoenig · X

The joy when finding a paper that exactly answers your question! Which databases should I search for a systematic literature review in psychology? ➡️EMBASE, MEDLINE/ Pubmed, Web of Science, PsycInfo. Source: https://t.co/Ws9ZXsdFtq found via https://t.co/NJ8Ej2kn11

Sep 4, 2020 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 4,483 followers View post →
Elisabeth (Mueller) Nylander
@nylaelis · X

@bergney @wichor Eat your breakfast!

Aug 20, 2020 · 1 like · 1,255 followers View post →
Glynnis Johnson
@GlynnisSL · X

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Mar 13, 2019 · 2 shares · 188 followers View post →
Mary Shelton
@MaryEShelton · X

Optimal database combinations for literature searches in systematic reviews: a prospective exploratory study https://t.co/VcC8JfFYBe #sysrevsj

Mar 12, 2019 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 722 followers View post →
Dr Mel Bond MCCT
@misc_nerd · X

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Mar 10, 2019 · 3 shares · 2,890 followers View post →
Academic Chatter™
@AcademicChatter · X

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Mar 10, 2019 · 3 shares · 251,909 followers View post →
Kate Young
@Researcher_Kate · X

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Mar 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 1,800 followers View post →