Systematic Search Services

The Medical Library offers Systematic Search Services (SSS) to support the publishing of Systematic Reviews. Our trained Medical Librarians can provide assistance with literature searches as well as ensure that your search strategy is comprehensive. Our Systematic Search Services help you to save time and offer an objective and independent perspective on your search.

Services offered by our Medical Librarians include:

• Resource Recommendations. 

• Development of Search Strategy. 

• Translation of Search Strategy. 

• Reference Management. 

• Update of Searches. 

• Peer-review of search strategy. 

• Grey Literature Search. 

• Advice on the use of Systematic Tools, such as Covidence.

Our Medical Librarians have worked with LKCMedicine faculty, researchers as well as clinicians, allied health professionals and researchers from the National Healthcare Group (NHG) e.g. Tan Tock Seng Hospital, etc in providing quality search services. We currently do not charge for services rendered; however, an acknowledgement or co-authorship of the published paper will be most appreciated. 

For resources on writing a systematic review, please read our Medical Library blog post on Systematic Reviews – An Introduction & Simple Guide. 

Please email us at [email protected] for assistance on your systematic review or to find out more about Systematic Search Services.