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Which review is that? A guide to review types.

A typology of literature reviews

Rapid Review Family

Reviews that are grouped within this family due to the abbreviated approach to the typical review methodology processes.  This may include the search, appraisal and reporting so that the review is completed in a time-efficient manner to fit within project deadlines.  (Moher et al., 2015).

Moher, D., Shamseer, L., Clarke, M. et al. Preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analysis protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 statement. Syst Rev 4, 1 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/2046-4053-4-1 Full text