Rapid Reviews

A rapid review is a type of evidence synthesis that uses streamlined methods to quickly summarize research on a specific topic. In rapid review, components of systematic review process are simplified or omitted (e.g., limiting databases, restricting language, single reviewer screening) to provide timely, policy-relevant or practice-oriented information when decisions need to be made faster than a traditional systematic review allows.

• Journal article:  Ganann, R., Ciliska, D., & Thomas, H. (2010). Expediting systematic reviews: methods and implications of rapid reviews.Implementation Science, 5(1), 1-10.
• Journal article:  Khangura. S., Polisena, J., Clifford, T., Farrah, K., & Kamel, C. (2014). Rapid review: an emerging approach to evidence synthesis in health technology assessment. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care.30(01):20-27. 
• Guidebook: National Collaborating Centre for Methods and Tools (NCCMT). (2017). Rapid Review Guidebook: Steps for conducting a rapid review. 
• Webpage: World Health Organization (WHO). (2017). Rapid reviews to strengthen health policy and systems: a practical guide.