Training package for rapid reviews

Rapid reviews are a type of literature review product that is adapted from a systematic review by using an accelerated and more streamlined methodology. This training package includes guidance on how to conduct rapid reviews in practice with supplementary materials for optional reading. At the end, there is also a small collection of databases for reference. 

Key learning objectives include: 

differentiating rapid reviews from systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis methodologies;

understanding the steps involved in undertaking a rapid review;

describing how rapid reviews can vary in scope and methodology.

Conducting rapid reviews

The text resource below is a step by step guide with an accompanying webinar on the process of conducting a rapid review. The webinar resource presents insights from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) on their experiences conducting rapid reviews and a discussion on the challenges, opportunities and lessons learned.

Supplementary materials

All supplementary materials are optional. The below presents a comprehensive text resource that directs readers to specific sections that are relevant to them. This resource is supported by the 2 webinars, also listed below.

Databases and supporting materials

The below references are primarily databases that can be searched for policy relevant evidence, some of these have supporting materials which are also found in the below list.