Description
Systematic Review Literature Search Service
Our literature search service provides a comprehensive, reproducible search strategy conducted by experienced information specialists. Perfect for researchers who need expert-level database searching but will conduct screening and analysis independently.
What’s Included
- Search Strategy Development – Boolean logic with MeSH/Emtree terms
- Multi-Database Search – 5 major databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane)
- Grey Literature – Conference abstracts and trial registries
- Deduplication – Comprehensive duplicate removal
- Search Documentation – PRISMA-compliant search appendix
- Reference Export – Formatted for reference managers
Deliverables
- Complete search strategies for all databases
- Deduplicated reference library (RIS/EndNote format)
- PRISMA-compliant search documentation
- Search date and yield documentation
- Grey literature search results
Timeline
Standard delivery: 1-2 weeks.
Database Coverage
PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science, Scopus, plus 2 specialist databases relevant to your topic.
Best For
- Research teams with screening capacity
- Limited access to databases or information specialists
- PhD students needing professional search support
- Researchers updating previous reviews




