Resources - 13 Literature Review Tips and Flowchart

What Notified Bodies Really Look For In Literature Reviews

Straight From AKRA TEAM Consultants

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1. Use Controlled Vocabulary Terms
   Anchor your search in standard medical terminology
2. Go Beyond Traditional Databases
   Guidelines are often found outside PubMed
3. Share Data with Your Team
   Collaborate on large reviews with shared storage
4. Use Tiered Screening Systems
   Streamline review using filters and AI tools
5. Combine Device and Condition Terms
   Pair disease and device terms for precision
6. Search for Adverse Events Directly
   Uncover hidden safety signals in the literature
7. Target Vulnerable Populations
   Use subgroups to assess off-label use risks
8. Use Reference Trails to Expand Scope
   Trace citations to find hidden sources
9. Target High-Volume Centers
   Find insights from prolific institutions early
10. Use AI-Enhanced Search Tools
    Let machine learning expand your reach
11. Use a Thesaurus to Expand Terms
    Controlled vocabularies boost comprehensiveness
12. Use Quotation Marks and Truncation
    Optimize syntax for effective database queries
13. Include Patent Databases for Innovation
    Discover novel techniques through patent citations

Systematic Literature Review Flowchart