Covidence
Covidence Licence
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 Support Resources
- Covidence AcademyFind helpful tips and tools for getting started on your systematic review with Covidence.
- Covidence Knowledge BaseFind searchable answers to Covidence usage questions.
- Covidence YouTube ChannelContains How-To videos on many features available in Covidence, including how to create or sign-in to an account, and how to set up a review.
Librarian
What is Covidence?
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.
Accessing Covidence
If You Haven't Created a Covidence Account
- Use the link below to reach the Covidence Organization page for the University of Kansas. Enter your name and email and click the Request Invitation button.
- After requesting access, you should receive an email in your KUMC email from support@covidence.org asking you to verify your address. If you don't see an email within an hour check your Junk Email and Deleted Items folders.
- After verifying you'll be given the chance to create a profile and set your password. This password and your Covidence login credentials are separate from your KUMC network credentials you use for other library resource, and are maintained by Covidence. Resetting this password should be done through the Covidence site.
- Note: per the Password Policy of KUMC, "users should never use their KUMC network password for non-KUMC "personal" accounts (e.g., personal email)." See link below to review the University's Password Policy.
If You Have Created a Covidence Account
- Use the link below to access the Covidence Sign In page
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.
Covidence Features
In Covidence, researchers may:
- CollaborateYou can invite other reviewers (including external colleagues) to work with you on the project.
- Screen Titles & AbstactsBreeze through screening with keyword highlighting & a lightning quick interface. Covidence keeps full records of who voted and supports single or dual screeners.
- Import ReferencesCovidence works seamlessly with your favorite reference managers like EndNote, Zotero, Refworks, Mendeley or any tool that support RIS, CSV or PubMed XML formats. Covidence can automatically remove duplicates for you.
- Bulk Import PDFsTransfer PDFs stored in your reference manager to Covidence in a few clicks.
- Conduct Data ExtractionExtract data efficiently with a side-by-side view of your customized form and PDF. Then, when you are done, easily compare your form with other reviewers.
- Screen Full TextDecide quickly on studies in full text. Capture reasons for exclusion and any notes so you can resolve any disagreements quickly, with a click of a button.
- Create FormsBe in control and stay focused on your PICO question. Customizable extraction forms means you only spend time extracting what you need.
- Customize Risk of BiasAutomatically populate your risk of bias tables by highlighting and commenting on text directly in your PDF.
- Export ReviewCovidence exports to all the common formats so you can continue your review in your preferred software.
- Getting Started With CovidenceVideo series detailing common steps in getting a Covidence account setup and creating a review.
Common Covidence Questions
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
- Covidence Knowledge BaseFind searchable answers to Covidence usage questions.
