Evaluation of methodological search filters--a review.
Evaluation of methodological search filters--a review.
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1471-1842.2004.00511.x
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发表时间：
2004-09-01
影响因子：
3.8
通讯作者：
Jenkins, Michelle
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作者：
Jenkins, Michelle
目的：该研究的目的是：提供一个概述的方法，方法搜索过滤器的发展，以确定和批判性审查的阶段，方法搜索过滤器的发展，设计一个搜索过滤器评估清单的基础上review.METHODS：一个迭代的方法，搜索采用利用健康和图书馆数据库，万维网和引文搜索。进一步的系统方法包括手工搜索搜索过滤器开发领域的关键期刊，联系该领域的知名专家，扫描相关论文的参考文献列表以确定其他研究。总共，51个潜在的相关文件被发现，其中20个符合纳入criteria.RESULTS：四个阶段的搜索过滤器的发展被确定从文献（搜索词的选择，确定的金标准，评估和验证）。确定了用于接近这四个阶段的方法的变化，最重要的是在何种程度上搜索过滤器进行测试和validated.CONCLUSION：搜索过滤器的开发过程和局限性的认识是必不可少的搜索过滤器的适用性和有效性作出明智的决定。这次审查的结果表明，今后的研究，特别是提高质量的搜索过滤器的报告，并告知用户其使用和应用的相当大的议程。在审查的基础上，以清单的形式提供了搜索过滤器评估过程的指导。
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were: to provide an overview of approaches to methodological search filter development; to identify and critically review the stages of methodological search filter development; to devise a search filter appraisal checklist based on the review.METHODS: An iterative approach to searching was employed utilizing health and library databases, the world wide web and citation searching. Further systematic methods included hand searching of key journals in the field of search filter development, contacting known experts in the field and scanning reference lists of relevant papers to identify additional studies. Altogether, 51 potentially relevant papers were found, of which 20 met the inclusion criteria.RESULTS: Four stages of search filter development were identified from the literature (search term selection, identification of a gold standard, evaluation and validation). Variations in the methods used to approach these four stages were identified, most importantly in the extent to which search filters are tested and validated.CONCLUSION: Awareness of the process and limitations involved in search filter development is essential to make an informed decision on the applicability and validity of search filters. The findings of this review indicate a considerable agenda for future research, in particular, to improve the quality of reporting of search filters and to inform users on their use and application. Based on the review, guidance in the appraisal process of search filters is given in the form of a checklist.