Research Guides: Systematic Reviews: Manuals and Reporting Guidelines

Handbooks

The following handbooks and manuals provide guidance on methods and best practices in conducting a systematic review.

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions
This is the official document for preparing a Cochrane systematic review. Also useful for non-Cochrane reviews.
Finding What Works in Health Care: Standards for Systematic Reviews
National Academies Press standards for systematic review process.
JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis
Includes guidance for systematic reviews, scoping reviews, and other review types.
AHRQ Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Campbell Collaboration
Guidance for preparation of a Campbell systematic review (social sciences)

EQUATOR Network: PRISMA transparent reporting guidelines
Standards for minimum set of items needed for reporting a systematic review; use when preparing your manuscript. Also has guidance for scoping reviews and protocols.
Equator Network
Reporting guidelines for all types of health research projects.