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Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic

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Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic. / Reynard, C.; Darbyshire, D.; Prager, G. et al.
In: BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning, Vol. 7, No. 6, 31.07.2021, p. 524-527.

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Reynard, C, Darbyshire, D, Prager, G, Jafar, AJN, Naguib, M, Oliver, G, Van Den Berg, P, Body, R, Ambroziak, H & Carley, S 2021, 'Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic', BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 524-527. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000817

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Reynard, C., Darbyshire, D., Prager, G., Jafar, A. J. N., Naguib, M., Oliver, G., Van Den Berg, P., Body, R., Ambroziak, H., & Carley, S. (2021). Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning, 7(6), 524-527. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000817

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Reynard C, Darbyshire D, Prager G, Jafar AJN, Naguib M, Oliver G et al. Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic. BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning. 2021 Jul 31;7(6):524-527. Epub 2021 Jun 8. doi: 10.1136/bmjstel-2020-000817

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Reynard, C. ; Darbyshire, D. ; Prager, G. et al. / Systematic literature search, review and dissemination methodology for the COVID-19 pandemic. In: BMJ Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning. 2021 ; Vol. 7, No. 6. pp. 524-527.

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abstract = "Purpose of the study: SARS-CoV-2 has caused healthcare systems globally to reorganise. A pandemic paradox emerged; while clinicians were desperate for information on a new disease, they had less time to find and evaluate the vast volume of publications at times of significant strain on healthcare systems. A multidisciplinary team undertook a weekly literature search capturing all COVID-19 publications. We also monitored free open access medical education (FOAMed) sources for emerging themes. Title and abstract screening pooled the most relevant papers for emergency medicine. Three summary types were created, a {\^a} Top 5 Flash Update', a journal club and a rapid response to emerging FOAMed themes. From these summaries, three modes of dissemination were used: short written summaries, blogs and podcasts. These were amplified through social media. Study design: A retrospective review was conducted assessing the impact of this knowledge dissemination strategy for the period of March to September 2020. Results: In total, 64 687 papers were identified and screened. Of the papers included in the {\^a} Top 5', 28.3% were on epidemiology, 23.6% treatment, 16.7% diagnostics, 12% prognosis, 8.7% pathophysiology with the remaining 10.7% consisting of PPE, public health, well-being and {\^a} other'. We published 37 blogs, 17 podcasts and 18 Top 5 Flash Updates. The blogs were read 138 343 times, the Top 5 Flash Updates 68 610 times and the podcasts had 72 501 listens. Conclusion: A combination of traditional academic and novel social media approaches can address the pandemic paradox clinicians are facing. ",
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