Technology for research synthesis: An application of sociotechnical systems theory

Nathaniel A. Dell, Brandy R. Maynard, Allison M. Murphy, Madeline Stewart

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Abstract

Evidence synthesis software has been developed to facilitate the conduct of systematic reviews.However, socialwork researchersmaybe unfamiliar with the range of software options available and unsure whether their evidence synthesis goals are best served by existing software. Evidence synthesis software can assist with organizing and monitoring the systematic review process and automating specific tasks, such as selecting studies and extracting data. Although automation of systematic review tasks is increasingly popular, evidence synthesists may not have considered the potential biases that can be introduced through the increased reliance on automated features. In light of the changing social and technical contexts of evidence synthesis, we provide a model of evidence synthesis for research teams to use collaboratively to assess how evidence synthesis software can facilitate the conduct of systematic reviews.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)201-222
Number of pages22
JournalJournal of the Society for Social Work and Research
Volume12
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2021

Keywords

  • Automation
  • Sociotechnical systems theory
  • Systematic reviews

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