Synopses are published on The Cochrane Library, and are linked to the full review. They are also available on paper from the Consumer Network. The review title is registered to alert other review groups that the review will be undertaken. This helps prevent duplication of effort and allows people to comment on the planned review early on. Workshops are free to members of Cochrane entities.
Protocol is written and sent out to editors, consumers, clinicians and other experts for comments.
Reviewer considers revising protocol in light of referee comments. Protocol is published in the Cochrane Library 5. Reviewers attend a workshop on getting their review into software designed for systematic reviews, RevMan. To assess the effectiveness of skin grafts in the treatment of venous leg ulcers. We hand searched relevant journals and conference proceedings, and contacted experts in the field.