Leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance systematic reviews in health research: advanced tools and challenges

Syst Rev. 2024 Oct 25;13(1):269. doi: 10.1186/s13643-024-02682-2.

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming systematic reviews (SRs) in health research by automating processes such as study screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. This perspective highlights recent advancements in AI tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in SRs. It discusses the benefits, challenges, and future directions of AI integration, emphasising the need for human oversight to ensure the reliability of AI outputs in evidence synthesis and decision-making in healthcare.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Health research; Systematic review.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Biomedical Research
  • Humans
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic*