Covidence

Covidence is a web-based software for screening and data extraction provided by Midwestern University Libraries.

Covidence
*You must register for an account using the registration link and your midwestern.edu email address*
Online tool to help manage your work when conducting a systematic review, meta-analysis or clinical guideline.
Covidence Registration
*You must register for Covidence with a midwestern.edu email address*

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import articles into Covidence?

Click "Import" towards the top of the Review Summary page.
Select the stage of the review you would like to import your references to. (If you would like to import articles to the beginning of the screening process, choose "Screen")
OPTIONAL: Select the source of the file from the dropdown menu under Source to indicate where the imported references are from for labeling purposes
Click "Choose file" and select the appropriate file containing your downloaded references from your device
Click "Import" to finish importing your references

You can also find a full guide on how to import articles into Covidence on Covidence's support page.

Can I import a single PDF article I have already found into Covidence?

No, not directly. Find your desired article in a database again and export the single reference using the appropriate instructions for the database used. Once you have exported the reference, import it into Covidence.

Does Covidence have a flowchart that I can export and use in my Systematic Review report?

Yes. In the Review Summary page, click "PRISMA" to preview your flowchart. Click "Download DOCX" to export the flowchart as a Microsoft Word document that can be edited and then copy/pasted into your final document.

Can I bulk upload all of the missing PDFs in the Full-Text Review stage of my review in Covidence?

Yes. You can find full instructions on how to bulk upload PDFs on Covidence's support page.

What types of reviews can I use Covidence for?

You can use Covidence with a variety of different review types such as a literature review, scoping review, rapid review, and systematic review. Covidence's interface and tools are flexible to many different project types.

Evidence Synthesis: Covidence - FAQ