This teaching session covers the topic of searching studies to be included in systematic reviews of interventions.

This teaching session covers the topic of searching studies to be included in systematic reviews of interventions.

When the core learning materials are delivered participants will be able to:

• Recognise the key components of a database search strategy, including the use of PICO elements, text words, controlled vocabulary, and Boolean operators
• Design a basic database search strategy
• Identify key sources to search when conducting a systematic review
• Document the process and results of a search performed for a systematic review

You can download a zip file of the full teaching session here, or select individual resources below.

Core training materials
	Session guide Guide for trainers on how to deliver the session 'Searching for studies'.  View PDF
	Presentation Searching for studies  Preview PDF | Download PowerPoint The presentation covers: planning the search process constructing a search strategy managing and reporting the search
	Activities Searching for studies in the Cochrane Library Word | Preview as PDF Selecting search terms Word | Preview as PDF
Additional resources
	Multimedia Search in systematic reviews (video) Using controlled vocabulary in a search (screencast) Using Boolean operators (animation) How to update a search (animation)
	Cochrane Interactive Learning Module 3: Searching for studies
	Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions Chapter 4: Searching for and selecting studies