Updated recommendations for the Cochrane rapid review methods guidance for rapid reviews of effectiveness

Summary pointsThis article updates the Cochrane rapid review methods guidance published in 2020 to support rapid reviews of effectiveness in the context of urgent and high priority health questionsThe updated guidance incorporates new knowledge and feedback from users of the interim guidance, with input from a broader group of methodologists specialising in rapid reviews, and it is both evidence informed and user informed and widely applicable to anyone conducting a rapid reviewThe update clarifies key concepts underpinning rapid reviews, provides a refined list of 24 recommendations, offers supporting examples, and provides best practice considerations and practical tips for teams to increase efficienciesThe Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group will continue to promote research, monitor published literature, and update recommendations to facilitate timely, evidence based decision making in healthcareIntroductionIn recent years, the Cochrane Collaboration, a global leader in producing high quality systematic reviews and methodological guidance, has taken steps to support rapid…
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