This section should describe the process of study inclusion for all stages of selection (based on title and abstract examination; based on full text examination) and the procedures for solving disagreements between reviewers. The software used for the management of the results of the search and study selection/grouping should be specified (e.g. Covidence, Endnote). Selection is performed based on inclusion criteria (See Section 12.2.4) pre-specified in the review protocol. In a systematic review, study selection (both at title/abstract screening and full text screening) ideally should be performed by two or more reviewers, independently. Any disagreements are solved by consensus or by the decision of a third reviewer. Reviewers are encouraged to read the article by Porritt et al. (2014) regarding study selection and critical appraisal.
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