Have you ever done a systematic review?
Or maybe you’ve read one and thought… wait, what exactly makes systematic a literature review?
In simple terms, a systematic review brings together as much as possible available research on a very specific question using pre-defined, transparent and reproducible methods. Researchers systematically search for studies, screen them against set criteria, extract the relevant data, assess the evidence, and then synthesise their findings.
Systematic reviews are especially valuable in a field like Parkinson’s disease research, where there is a huge and constantly growing body of literature. They help us make sense of what we know, and identify gaps and where more research is needed.
We’re making our own Systematic Review
And… We need your help!
As part of the Visual Resource Generation Taskforce, we’re planning a systematic review that will contribute to our larger goal of mapping the PD research landscape — helping us understand what research exists, where it is happening, and where the gaps might be.
@ekaamewu , who is leading this ambitious effort, has a post where you can consult more details here
To make this happen, we’re looking for 6 more people to join us!
You do not need to be a systematic review expert to get involved. We’re particularly interested in people who have experience with literature screening, data extraction, evidence synthesis — and students or early-career researchers who are keen to learn and contribute are very welcome too!
This is a chance to learn by doing, collaborate with others, and help build something genuinely useful for the PD research community.
Interested? Want to be part of the team? We’d love to hear from you!
