Systematic Reviews

Cochrane Library
The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. Cochrane reviews represent the highest level of evidence on which to base clinical treatment decisions. In addition to Cochrane Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Library provides access to other sources of reliable information, including other systematic review abstracts (DARE), technology assessments, economic evaluations, and individual clinical trials.

PubMed MEDLINE
When searching MEDLINE via PubMed, limit to systematic reviews using Clinical Queries, located on the lefthand blue navigation bar under PubMed Services. You may type your search strategy directly in the box below the Systematic Reviews option, or you can type a search number (with the # sign) to find systematic reviews in an existing set.

Ovid MEDLINE
When searching MEDLINE via Ovid, limit to systematic reviews by selecting the Systematic Reviews limit under the search box. Note: Access to Ovid MEDLINE is restricted to authorized Duke users.