Evaluating Data Abstraction Assistant, a novel software application for data abstraction during systematic reviews: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Data abstraction, a critical systematic review step, is time-consuming and prone to errors. Current standards for approaches to data abstraction rest on a weak evidence base. We developed the Data Abstraction Assistant (DAA), a novel software application designed to facilitate th...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ian J. Saldanha, Christopher H. Schmid, Joseph Lau, Kay Dickersin, Jesse A. Berlin, Jens Jap, Bryant T. Smith, Simona Carini, Wiley Chan, Berry De Bruijn, Byron C. Wallace, Susan M. Hutfless, Ida Sim, M. Hassan Murad, Sandra A. Walsh, Elizabeth J. Whamond, Tianjing Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-016-0373-7