Searching multiple databases leads to a LOT of duplicate records. As at October 2024:
Last updated: 19 Dec 2024
Why use EndNote for deduping?
How can SVHM staff access EndNote?
Removing duplicates in Deduplicator - https://sr-accelerator.com/#/deduplicator
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Note: Deduplicator tested and reviewed by HW 21 Sept 2023
Removing duplicates in Covidence systematic review software (not currently recommended)
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Sample screenshot showing how you can compare duplicates automatically removed in Covidence (highlights added):
We do NOT currently recommend using Covidence for duplicate removal. Testing in Oct 2024 showed that it missed the bulk of duplicates and also incorrectly removed some records that were not duplicates. However Covidence is excellent software for other systematic review processes.
This was how we tested:
As a result we do not currently recommend Covidence as a tool for accurately removing duplicate records, but will revisit this in the future.
Carl de Gruchy Library, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Helen.Wilding@svha.org.au
Literature Searching, Systematic Reviews, Mental Health liaison
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