PRISMA 2020
Primary reporting reference for systematic reviews when applicable to the review design.
For authors
Reporting Guidelines
Transparent reporting helps readers understand how a review was planned, conducted, analyzed, and reported.
Current references
Use Guidance Appropriate to the Review Design
PRISMA 2020 remains the principal PRISMA reporting guideline for systematic reviews. Authors should use the guideline or extension that fits the review design and should submit the applicable checklist when NEJSR requires one.
Official resource
PRISMA 2020 Checklist
Checklist and expanded checklist for reporting systematic reviews.
PRISMA-ScR
Reporting extension for scoping reviews.
EQUATOR Network
Directory for locating reporting guidance appropriate to a study or review design.
Proposed NEJSR baseline
The planned baseline is to require authors to identify and follow the reporting guideline that fits the review design and to provide the applicable checklist when a checklist exists. The final rule will be adopted through the Submission Guidelines.