Table 6.

Decisions or processes related to “Updating searches”

5: Updating the systematic review
5.1: Updating the systematic search	5.2: Running the updated systematic search
5.1.1: Receiving table of contents alerts	5.2.1: Modifying original sources
5.1.2: Receiving search alerts	5.2.2: Using search alerts
5.1.3: Periodically rerunning searches	5.2.3: Using date limitations
5.1.4: Surveying the literature	5.2.4: Revising the search string
5.1.5: Monitoring eligible registered trials	5.2.5: Searching for retractions