What is a Rapid Review?
What is a Rapid Review?
A form of knowledge synthesis in which components of the systematic review process are simplified or omitted to produce information in a timely manner.
Why conduct a Rapid Review?
Rapid Reviews are best for new and emerging topics. They also help assess current policies in a very short period of time.
What makes a Rapid Review different than a Systematic Review?
| Rapid Review | Systematic Review | |
| Time | Less than 5 weeks | 12-18 months |
| Search Scope | Limited sources | More comprehensive search |
| Synthesis | Descriptive Summary | Qualitative Summary with Meta-analysis |
| Reviewers | May only be one reviewer | Must have at least 2 reviewers |
What is a Rapid Review?
How to Conduct a Rapid Review?
- Formulate your Question - PICOT?
- Search - Databases
- Selection - Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria
- Critically Appraise
- Synthesize
- Conclusions/implications