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

PRISMA is a set of guidelines that helps researchers report systematic reviews and meta-analyses clearly and thoroughly. Systematic reviews analyze all relevant studies on a specific topic, and meta-analyses combine their results. PRISMA ensures transparency, completeness, and consistency in how these reviews are written, making it easier for others to understand, evaluate, and trust the findings. It provides a checklist of key items, such as how studies were selected and analyzed, to promote high-quality reporting and informed decision-making in healthcare and research.