Like a systematic review, the rapid review summarizes the findings of multiple studies with the goal of answering a question. However, the rapid review simplifies the methods to speed up the production process. Rapid reviews use a systematic process and require detailed reporting on changes made to the standard systematic review methodology.¹

• Limited time frame
• Fewer than 3 people to screen and extract data
• Able to search at least 2 databases
• Plan to limit grey literature and supplemental searches

1. Garritty C, Hamel C, Trivella M, Gartlehner G, Nussbaumer-Streit B, Devane D et al. Updated recommendations for the Cochrane rapid review methods guidance for rapid reviews of effectiveness BMJ.2024;384:e076335. doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076335