Now Available: PRISMA 2020
The PRISMA Checklist
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis [PRISMA] is a 27-item checklist used to improve transparency in systematic reviews. These items cover all aspects of the manuscript, including title, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and funding. The PRISMA checklist can be downloaded in PDF or Word files.
- PRISMA 2020 Checklists
Download the 2020 PRISMA Checklists in Word or PDF formats or download the expanded checklist [PDF].
The PRISMA Flow Diagram
The PRISMA Flow Diagram visually depicts the flow of studies through each phase of the review process. The PRISMA Flow Diagram can be downloaded in both PDF and Word files.
- PRISMA 2020 Flow Diagrams
The flow diagram depicts the flow of information through the different phases of a systematic review. It maps out the number of records identified, included and excluded, and the reasons for exclusions. Different templates are available depending on the type of review [new or updated] and sources used to identify studies.
Need help with PRISMA? For a step-by-step guide to the PRISMA Flow Diagram, visit the HSL PRISMA guide.