Rapid:
• Extracting data direct
to tables:
• Study characteristics
• Methodological quality
• Findings
• Practical where clear
idea of review output
(eg mapping existing
research)
• Synthesis impossible
or limited
Comprehensive:
• Extracting data to data
extraction forms
• One form per study
• Facilitates more
detailed analysis and
synthesis
• Valuable for multi-use
of data
• Resource intensive
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