Rapid Reviews can take 6 months+ (varies) and input from at least 3 team members is needed.
Rapid reviews are useful for:
- A short deadline
- New or emerging research topics
- Updates of previous reviews
- Critical topics
- Assessing what is already known about a policy or practice issue
- by using systematic review methods to search and critically appraise existing research
Limitations:
- Search is not as comprehensive
- Potential biases when cutting corners
- Can impact policy and practice but systematic reviews are still needed
Other names for Rapid Reviews: Rapid Evidence Review, Rapid Evidence Assessment, Rapid Systematic Review, Expedited Review, Rapid Evidence Summary