Screening search results is often a two step process.
1st Pass - Title/Abstract Review
The 1st pass is a process of reviewing publication titles and abstracts against the selection criteria to see which ones may be eligible for inclusion in the review. Decisions are as follows:
2nd Pass - Full Text Review
The 2nd pass requires reading of the full text of the publication to ensure that it meets inclusion criteria without any exclusionary characteristics. Decisions are:
The review process is often conducted by a group of individuals whereby at least two individuals independently review each publication for both the 1st and 2nd pass. Discrepancies can be discussed so that consensus can be reached but original reviewers or a third party.
TOOLS FOR SCREENING