SLRSystematic Literature ReviewFrom Literature Discovery to Publication

STAGE 2 · GUIDED REVIEW WORKSPACE

5. PRISMA Count Check

Reconcile each stage before preparing the flow diagram.

Step 5 of 7
Reconcile the PRISMA counts
Enter counts from the verified search and screening logs, then reconcile the arithmetic before drawing the flow diagram.
Step by step: Compare calculated counts against database exports, screening decisions and full-text decisions. Your work is saved in this browser; export the final portfolio to keep a backup.
Stage 2 output worksheetRecord your decisions and evidence here. Use separate tool pages for software setup; keep the complete record-level dataset in your selected review system.
ESTIMATED HANDS-ON TIME15–25 min
You are ready to continue when

PRISMA counts reconcile with the screening log at every stage, including duplicate removals and full-text exclusions.

Tools and prompts for this step

Open interactive PRISMA Flow Diagram Builder →

Learn the software on its own guide. Return here to record verified outputs.

PRISMA Count Check

Reconcile each stage before preparing the flow diagram.

Use actual, verifiable counts. Arithmetic checks cannot confirm the underlying decisions. Check that primary full-text exclusion reason counts equal the total excluded.
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