In collaboration with KU-Lawrence Libraries, all KUMC affiliated Dykes Library users will have access to a full organizational Covidence license through July 2025. Any reviews begun in Covidence during this time may be continued past the end of funding.
For more information including signup instructions, please read through this guide. If you have additional questions or need further support, please contact the Dykes Librarians through the tools below:
Note: If you are a KU user not affiliated with KUMC, you also have access to Covidence. Please use the signup link below, or refer usage and signup questions to KU Libraries.
Covidence (caw-vidence) is a web-based tool that will help you through the research review process of screening your references, data extraction, and keeping track of your work. It is particularly useful for researchers conducting a systematic review, meta-analysis or clinical guideline.
If You Haven't Created a Covidence Account
If You Have Created a Covidence Account
I already have an account with another institution/a personal account.
That's fine! Upon setting up your KUMC account, you'll have the option to switch between your differently licensed accounts once logged into Covidence.
In Covidence, researchers may:
Who can sign up for a Covidence account?
Anyone affiliated with KUMC (i.e. they have an email with an @kumc.edu domain) can sign up for an account.
Can I collaborate with non-KUMC reserachers?
Yes. You may invite non-KUMC affiliated researchers to particapte fully in your review after you have created your account. Click the link below for more information.
Can I import my EndNote references/.pdfs into Covidence?
Yes, after a Review in Covidence is created, you will see an option to import references from a citation manager such as EndNote, including .pdf files attached to those references. For more information, click the link below.
Can I use Covidence as a desktop app?
No. Covidence is a web-based application, and may only be used on a web browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. You may access it via desktop or mobile.
Didn't See Your Question?
Consult the Covidence Knowledge Base. Link below