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5.1.3 Include an executive summary
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Required. An executive summary is published separately as well as with the full-length report.
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Include an executive summary for reviews published as fulllength reports.
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Not mentioned.
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5.1.4 Include a summary written for the lay public
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Required. Developed by the Eisenberg Center.
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Not mentioned.
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Required. Plain-language summaries provide findings in a straightforward style that can be understood by consumers.
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5.1.5 Include an introduction (rationale and objectives)
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Required in both full report as well as part of the executive summary.
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Required. Include a background/introduction.
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Required.
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5.1.6 Include a methods section. Describe the following:
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• Research protocol
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Same elements in protocol are required in methods section.
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Description of the protocol is not mentioned, but the next edition will recommend that reports indicate that a protocol was written and followed, and should report the protocol registration number.
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Review authors are encouraged to cite their protocol.
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• Eligibility criteria (criteria for including and excluding studies in the systematic review)
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Required in protocol and methods section.
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Required.
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Required.
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