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ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2024

Potential Roles of Large Language Models in the Production of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.

Xufei Luo, Fengxian Chen, Di Zhu, Ling Wang, Zijun Wang, Hui Liu, Meng Lyu, Ye Wang, Qi Wang, Yaolong Chen

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Article in Journal of medical Internet research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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10 authors.

Xufei LuoEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0811-6326
Fengxian ChenSchool of Information Science & Engineering, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0008-0708-504X
Di ZhuSchool of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0001-5159-3104
Ling WangSchool of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2141-4272
Zijun WangEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0009-3400-5161
Hui LiuEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8245-6025
Meng LyuSchool of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6368-3919
Ye WangSchool of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0003-8816-0366
Qi WangDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-5060-5978
Yaolong ChenEvidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7338-4418

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT have become widely applied in the field of medical research. In the process of conducting systematic reviews, similar tools can be used to expedite various steps, including defining clinical questions, performing the literature search, document screening, information extraction, and language refinement, thereby conserving resources and enhancing efficiency. However, when using LLMs, attention should be paid to transparent reporting, distinguishing between genuine and false content, and avoiding academic misconduct. In this viewpoint, we highlight the potential roles of LLMs in the creation of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, elucidating their advantages, limitations, and future research directions, aiming to provide insights and guidance for authors planning systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

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Meta-Analysis as TopicHumansLanguageReview Literature as TopicchatbotChatGPTlarge language modelmeta-analysissystematic review

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PMID38819655
PMCPMC11234072

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