Download these fillable templates to include the PRISMA Flow Diagram and Checklist in your systematic review.
PRISMA stands for Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. It is an evidence-based minimum set of items for reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
The PRISMA statement consists of a 27-item checklist and a 4-phase flow diagram. These items have been adapted for use by students conducting systematic reviews as part of the course requirements for KIN 4400.
For more information, consult the PRISMA Explanation and Elaboration document.
PRISMA is the recognized standard for reporting evidence in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The standards are endorsed by organizations and journals in the health sciences.
Benefits of using PRISMA