Table 1 Definition of temporal events and periods of a systematic review update relevant to this study
Name | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
End of the Report Cycle | Event | A report has had its peer review completed and is published on the Internet. |
Pre-update Period | Time Period | Between the End of the Report Cycle and the Report Search for a report update. Little work on the topic, beyond a yearly literature search, is conducted. |
Report Update Search Begins | Event | Date on which literature search for a report update begins. |
Report Update Period | Time Period | Between the Report Search Begins and the End of the Report Cycle for a report update. Most of the work of a report update is conducted during this period. |