PRISMA Guidelines

PRISMA stands for Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. It provides a set of guidelines to help researchers transparently and consistently report their findings when reviewing multiple studies on a specific topic. By following PRISMA, researchers ensure that their work is thorough and understandable, allowing others to assess the reliability of their conclusions. The guidelines cover essential aspects such as how studies are chosen, the methods used for analysis, and how results are presented. This helps improve the quality of research reports and facilitates better decision-making in healthcare and other fields.