Example of SR protocol from Cochrane. The finished SR was published here: https://www-cochranelibrary-com.libsrv.wku.edu/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD015017.pub3/full
This protocol was published as a standalone work by JBI (Joanna Briggs), an Australian-based repository. WKU has partial access to JBI content via CINAHL. As of 6/23/22, the completed SR has not yet been published.
Protocols
ALWAYS write and register a protocol (research plan) BEFORE proceeding with SR. Protocol includes:
Title of project
Authors
Rationale (why SR important/needed)
Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
Databases and other places you will search for published/unpublished literature, including draft search strategy.
Data abstraction/management plan
Quality/Risk of Bias Assessment (not needed for scoping review)
If planning a Cochrane review, contact editors before you start. Protocols for Cochrane Reviews are published in the Cochrane Library, and may also be loaded into PROSPERO.
