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Request a literature search
We will carry out a thorough search using a range of appropriate databases and send you the results via email. Please ensure you provide us with as much information as possible about your search topic.
Please note:
- Results sent will not be screened or synthesized.
- Results will include links to full-text links to articles where available.
- We will not search for unpublished papers or grey literature sources.
- Searches cannot be carried out if the purpose is for a marked course or assignment. However, we can offer training to help you undertake the search yourself.
To proceed, please complete the literature search request form below.
Systematic review support and assistance
Before you proceed with your request, we recommend reading this definition of a systematic review.
Library assistance with your systematic review:
If you are planning to carry out a systematic review, it is recommended to involve a librarian in the process. Research indicates that this results in significantly higher quality reported search strategies. (1)
A librarian can work with you to create a robust search strategy, as well as advise you on other aspects of the review process, including question formulation, PRISMA flow diagrams, reference management, and screening tools.
Depending on the extent of our involvement, we anticipate that the librarian will be listed as an author or mentioned in acknowledgements for any published paper resulting from the searches.
By completing the form below, we will carry out a thorough and sensitive search using a range of appropriate databases. If you require our assistance for anything beyond this or would like to discuss your project with us first, please get in touch.
(1) Rethlefsen, M.L., Farrell A,M., Osterhaus Trzasko L.C., Brigham T.J. (2015). Librarian co-authors correlated with higher quality reported search strategies in general internal medicine systematic reviews. Journal of clinical epidemiology. 68(6):617-626.
Library staff publication co-authorships
(2024)
Bongomin F…Morgan B et al. Frequency of fungal pathogens in autopsy studies of people who died with HIV in Africa: a scoping review. Clinical Microbiology and Infection (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2023.12.016
Kibirige D… Morgan B et al. Prevalence, Clinical Features, and Predictors of Adrenal Insufficiency in Adults With Tuberculosis or HIV: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Open Forum Infectious Diseases (2024)
https://academic.oup.com/ofid/article/11/4/ofae098/7612768
Ferry J… Morgan B et al. Research priorities in regional anaesthesia: an international Delphi study. British Journal of Anaesthesia (2024) doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2024.01.033
https://www.bjanaesthesia.org/article/S0007-0912(24)00054-0/fulltext
Patel K… Morgan B et al. Subsequent pregnancy outcomes after second trimester miscarriage or termination for medical/fetal reason: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica (2024) https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aogs.14731
(2023)
Clayton-Smith M… Schaff O et al. Greener Operations: a James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership to define research priorities in environmentally sustainable perioperative practice through a structured consensus approach. BMJ Open (2023)
https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/3/e066622
Bongomin F… Morgan B et al. Isolated renal and urinary tract aspergillosis: a systematic review. Therapeutic Advances in Urology (2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/17562872231218621
Wong Y L… Schaff O et al. Impacts of climate change on ocular health: A scoping review. The Journal of Climate Change and Health (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joclim.2023.100296
Glover S, Dutton M, Tyrrell A, Bowman-Worrall S, Holland M. PP60 Analysis of publishing trends within the NHS Ambulance Services in the United Kingdom using the amber repository. Emergency Medical Journal (2023)
https://doi.org/10.1136/emermed-2023-999.59
(2022)
Renwick L… Schaff O, Russell L et al. Stakeholder identified research priorities for early intervention in psychosis. Health Expectations (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.13604
(2021)
Pilkington J J… Schaff O et al. Systemic biomarkers currently implicated in the formation of abdominal wall hernia: A systematic review of the literature. The American Journal of Surgery (2021)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.10.039
Holland M, Dutton M, Glover S How it’s done: search tools and techniques for major bibliographic databases. Journal of Paramedic Practice (2021)
https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.5.210
Holland M, Dutton M, Glover S Where to now? Searching beyond Medline. Journal of Paramedic Practice (2021) https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.2.81
Holland M, Dutton M, Glover S Where to look: sources of research in paramedicine. Journal of Paramedic Practice (2021)
https://doi.org/10.12968/jpar.2021.13.8.316
(2020)
Bongomin F… Russell L et al. Estimation of the burden of tinea capitis among children in Africa. Mycoses (2020)
https://doi.org/10.1111/myc.13221
Olum R… Russell L et al. Tolerability of oral itraconazole and voriconazole for the treatment of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos One (2020) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240374
(2018)
Glazier, J D, Whitcombe J et al. The effect of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy on perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-018-2048-y
(2017)
Reid HE… Whitcombe J et al. The effect of senior obstetric presence on maternal and neonatal outcomes in UK NHS maternity units: a systematic review and meta-analysis. An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.14685
(2016)
Wan, Y L… Glover S, Whitcombe J et al. Working together to shape the endometrial cancer research agenda: The top ten unanswered research questions. Gynecologic Oncology (2016)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2016.08.333
(2015)
Heazell AEP, … Whitcombe J, Glover SW et al. Research priorities for stillbirth: process overview and results from UK Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015)
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/uog.15738
(2012)
Tierney S,…Woods S et al. What strategies are effective for exercise adherence in heart failure? A systematic review of controlled studies. Heart Failure Reviews (2012)
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0022848
(2011)
Tierney S,…Woods S et al. What can we learn from patients with heart failure about exercise adherence? A systematic review of qualitative papers. Health Psychology (2011)
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0022848
Library staff publication acknowledgements
(2024)
Carter E et al. Caesarean section and anal incontinence in women after obstetric anal sphincter injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis. BJOG: an International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2024)
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1471-0528.17899
“For assistance with our database searches, we thank: Olivia Schaff, Clinical and Outreach Librarian and Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.”
Hewson T et al. Interventions for the detection, monitoring, and management of chronic non-communicable diseases in the prison population: an international systematic review. BMC Public Health (2024)
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-024-17715-7
“We thank Olivia Schaff, Clinical and Outreach Librarian at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust for her support in conducting literature searches.”
(2023)
Ravenscroft R et al. The use of silver nitrate (AgNO3) as a caustic agent for the treatment of hypergranulation tissue affecting ingrown toenails: A scoping review. The Journal of the International Foot and Ankle Foundation (2023)
https://internationalfootankle.org/journal/index.php/JIFAF/article/view/70/60
“Acknowledgements: The authors would like to express their gratitude to Ms. Elly Aalai, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust librarian, for help with constructing the search strategy.”
(2022)
Hewson T et al. A systematic review and mixed-methods synthesis of the experiences, perceptions and attitudes of prison staff regarding adult prisoners who self-harm. BJPsych Open (2022)
https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2022.70
“We would like to thank Olivia Schaff, Clinical Librarian at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, for their support conducting electronic database searches.”
(2018)
Tomkins A et al. Sexualised drug taking among men who have sex with men: a systematic review. Perspectives in Public Health (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1177/1757913918778872
“Acknowledgments: The authors would like to thank Elham Aalai, Librarian at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, for her assistance in the literature search process.”
Odudu A et al. Arterial spin labelling MRI to measure renal perfusion: a systematic review and statement paper. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation (2018)
https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfy180
“The literature search support of Elham Aalai of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is acknowledged.”
(2017)
Jones S et al. A scoping review of the needs of children and other family members after a child’s traumatic injury. Clinical Rehabilitations (2017)
https://doi.org/10.1177/0269215517736672
“The authors thank Jo Whitcombe and Elham Aalai (Clinical Librarians) for their advice on the search strategy.”