Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)

PRISMA, which stands for Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses, is a set of guidelines designed to improve the transparency and quality of research summaries that analyze multiple studies. When researchers conduct a systematic review or meta-analysis, PRISMA helps ensure they clearly report their methods and findings, making it easier for others to understand, evaluate, and trust the results. Essentially, it provides a structured checklist and flow diagram to help researchers present their work in a comprehensive, transparent, and standardized way.