Introduction to ISSG Search Filters Resource
Search filters are crucial tools for finding specific study designs in evidence synthesis and guideline development. The ISSG Search Filter Resource offers methodological filters and critical appraisals to improve filter awareness. Regular searches are conducted in databases like CINAHL, Embase, and MEDLINE to identify eligible filters, with an expanded editorial team managing the site. In addition to methodological filters, the resource also covers filters for different demographic and geographic groups. Stay updated on new developments and explore various types of filters available.
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The InterTASCInformation Specialists' Sub-Group (ISSG) Search Filter Resource JULIE GLANVILLE
The ISSG Search Filter Resource EDITORIAL TEAM: Julie Glanville Carol Lefebvre Paul Manson Sophie Robinson Naomi Shaw
Introduction Search filters are sets of search terms designed to find studies of a specific design They are an essential tool in searching for evidence Filters may be sensitive/broad - useful in identifying studies for evidence syntheses such as systematic reviews and in guideline development precise, specific -useful for answering clinical questions The ISSG Search Filter Resource (ISSG SFR) has been developed to improve awareness of methodological search filters and to provide information on how to critically appraise filters Over the last year there have been a number of developments and innovations in the Search Filter Resource
How is the site produced? Finding filters Searches to identify eligible filters are run monthly in CINAHL, Embase and MEDLINE Tables of contents and current awareness lists are screened Search results are scanned by the Editorial Team for eligible records and added to the ISSG SFR site The ISSG SFR presents methodological search filters e.g. for adverse events, diagnostic studies, RCTs, systematic reviews etc. bibliographic references to published filters, with links to the full-text contact information of filter developers, including contact information for developers of unpublished filters / filters in progress independent abstracts and structured critical appraisals for some filters e.g. the diagnostic studies section references to research on the design, development and use of filters, including studies reporting comparative data from independent testing of filters
What about other types of filters? In addition to methodological search filters, other related areas are being added and developed filters for specific age groups ethnic groups geographic areas (including low- and middle-income countries, the UK etc) Links to collections of non- methodological clinical-topic-specific filters or search blocks .
New developments Expanded editorial team The site had been managed by an Editorial Team comprising Julie Glanville, Carol Lefebvre and until December 2020, Kath Wright (CRD, University of York). The Editorial Team has been expanded in 2021 to include Paul Manson, Sophie Robinson and Naomi Shaw. Adding links to launch search filters in PubMed, Ovid and EBSCOHost Adding links to comments and errata Highlighting comparative performance data visually The resource is also being more-actively disseminated via: e-mail lists conference presentations social media by using Twitter (@ISSG_Filters https://twitter.com/ISSG_Filters).
Getting in touch Feedback is welcome, including information about filters not currently listed, usability of the site etc. Please visit the site at: https://sites.google.com/a/york.ac.uk/issg- search-filters-resource Julie Glanville julie@glanville.info
