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What a PRISMA flow diagram is.
A PRISMA flow diagram records how records move through a systematic review: identification, duplicate removal, screening, full-text assessment and inclusion. It makes the selection process visible.
Each count should reconcile with the next stage, and exclusions should state the reason. The result is a compact audit trail for readers and reviewers.
- Standard
- PRISMA 2020 (Page et al., BMJ 2021;372:n71)
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Who uses PRISMA flow diagrams.
A transparent record of records found, screened, excluded and included in a review.
A clear selection trail for randomized trials and the reports that contribute data.
A diagram that separates database results from records found through other methods.
How to make a PRISMA flow diagram in three steps.
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Common questions
What is a PRISMA flow diagram?
It is the diagram used to report the flow of records through a systematic review, from identification through the final included studies.
What information do I need?
Provide counts for records found, duplicates removed, records screened, full texts assessed, exclusions by reason, and included studies or reports.
What is the difference between studies and reports?
One study can produce more than one report. PRISMA 2020 allows both counts so the final inclusion is accurate.
When should I use a dual-pipeline diagram?
Use it when records come from databases and registers as well as other methods such as citation searching, websites or expert recommendations.
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