Use this after building your keyword matrix and Boolean string.
This checklist supports a practical first review. It does not replace a librarian or information specialist review for a formal systematic review.
Hands-on task
Open your draft search string, test it in one relevant database, and work through each item. Save your notes locally or print this page as a record.
Important: A known-item test is a useful diagnostic, not proof that a search is complete. If a relevant seed article is not found, inspect its title/abstract terms, the search fields, and the database syntax before deciding what to change.
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