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PRISMA 2020 Flow Diagram for Updated Systematic Review

Type PRISMA 2020 flow diagramStandard PRISMA 2020 (Page et al., BMJ 2021;372:n71)Engine schematex-prismaUpdated 6/27/2026
PRISMA 2020 Flow Diagram for Updated Systematic Review
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The scenario

This diagram depicts the study selection process for new studies identified in an updated systematic review on telemedicine for diabetes management, excluding previously included studies for clarity.

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Restricted to the new search phase of an updated review, omitting the 'previous studies' box

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Adjusted study counts to reflect only newly identified studies

When reporting the update of a systematic review, focusing solely on the new literature search phase, especially if the previous review’s flow is already documented elsewhere.

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