What we are looking for:

We are seeking a librarian or information specialist experienced in systematic reviews to support the design and documentation of our search strategy.

Project summary:

This is a comparative systematic review evaluating the effectiveness and safety of minimally invasive treatments (LITT vs MRgFUS) for drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy.

Tasks include:

• Developing a comprehensive search strategy for databases such as MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and others
• Identifying grey literature sources (e.g., trial registries, conference abstracts)
• Assisting with proper documentation following PRISMA 2020
• Peer-reviewing the strategy using the PRESS checklist

Skills required:

• Experience with search design for systematic reviews
• Familiarity with epilepsy or neurosurgical interventions is a plus
• Ability to collaborate via email or video meetings
• Technical and academic English proficiency

Estimated timeline:

We are currently in the protocol phase and would ideally like to finalize the search strategy within the next 4–6 weeks.

Acknowledgement:

Depending on your level of contribution, co-authorship on the final manuscript highly likely to be offered.

Contact / How to get involved:

Please express your interest via Cochrane Engage or contact us directly at: miguelcervera9927@gmail.com

We’d be grateful for your collaboration to ensure a high-quality, transparent, and inclusive review.

Thank you!