What Is A Systematic Review?

A systematic review is a way for researchers to look at all the studies on one question. By carefully collecting and comparing the evidence, researchers can see what’s already known, what’s still missing, and where more studies are needed. This helps us make better decisions in healthcare and policy to help healthcare providers, researchers, patients, and families.

How Does It Work?

Through the POPCORN Rapid Review Project, we wanted to support research teams working on important questions about child and maternal health. Our goal was to share useful, trustworthy information with healthcare providers, researchers, and decision-makers across Canada.

POPCORN invited teams to send in their ideas for rapid reviews. Each idea was reviewed for:

• How relevant and helpful the topic was,

• If the team could finish it in a short time (2–4 weeks), and

• The team’s experience doing this kind of research.

The teams that were chosen got support from POPCORN’s Knowledge Mobilization Pillar and used a platform called insightScope, which helps to make the review process faster using technology and teamwork.

Which Projects Were Chosen?

After reviewing all the submissions, four projects were selected:

Cytomegalovirus Screening in Pregnancy
Led by Dr. Isabelle Boucoiran

Disparities in Care among children hospitalized with Bronchiolitis
Led by Dr. Olivier Drouin

Low Value Care De-Implementation and Behaviour Change in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Led by Dr. Richard Webster

Inpatient Pediatric Discharge Practices that address Preferred Language and Health Literacy Barriers
Led by Dr. Victor Do