Example of the structure of a search strategy for a Cochrane review (CENTRAL)
Helmets for preventing head and facial injuries in bicyclists |
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Sets 1-3 are the MeSH terms & text |
1. bicycl* or cycling or cyclist* :ab,ti,kw |
Population (P) |
Sets 4-6 are the MeSH terms & text |
4. helmet*:ab,ti,kw |
Intervention (I) |
Set 7 is the combination of Population, |
7. #3 and #6 |
Combination of |