5.1.7

Include a results section; organize the presentation of results around key questions; describe the following (repeat for each key question):

• Study selection process*

• List of excluded studies and reasons for their exclusion*

• Appraisal of individual studies’ quality*

• Qualitative synthesis

• Meta-analysis of results, if performed (explain rationale for doing one)*

• Additional analyses, if done, indicating which were prespecified*

• Tables and figures

5.1.8

Include a discussion section. Include the following:

• Summary of the evidence*

• Strengths and limitations of the systematic review*

• Conclusions for each key question*

• Gaps in evidence

• Future research needs

5.2.1

Use a third party to manage the peer review process