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Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Template

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About the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews format

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Neonatal Respiratory Health Research, Schizophrenia research and treatment, Asthma and respiratory diseases.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inNeonatal Respiratory Health Research Schizophrenia research and treatment Asthma and respiratory diseases Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
ISSN1464-780X
Citation impact (2-yr)6.83
h-index459
i10-index17,006
Total citations1,776,946
Article processing charge$5,100
Top institutions publishing hereCochrane
Journal websitewww.nelh.nhs.uk
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Papers published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews per year

1.6K
2014
1.7K
2015
1.5K
2016
1.4K
2017
1.1K
2018
940
2019
934
2020
933
2021
574
2022
542
2023
394
2024
429
2025

Citation impact of Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews by publication year

131.7K
2014
130.9K
2015
110.8K
2016
117.5K
2017
75.1K
2018
57.4K
2019
48.3K
2020
29.3K
2021
15K
2022
13.3K
2023
4.8K
2024
1.5K
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

Pharmacological interventions for somatoform disorders in adults

Maria Kleinstäuber, Michael Witthöft, Andrés Steffanowski et al. · 7 Nov 2014

BACKGROUND: Somatoform disorders are characterised by chronic, medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS). Although different medications are part of treatment routines for people with somatoform disorders in clinics and private practices, there exists no systematic review or meta-analysis on the efficacy and tolerability of these medications. We aimed to synthesise to improve optimal treatment decisions. OBJECTIVES:…

11,360 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Decision aids for people facing health treatment or screening decisions

Dawn Stacey, France Légaré, Krystina B. Lewis et al. · 12 Apr 2017

BACKGROUND: Decision aids are interventions that support patients by making their decisions explicit, providing information about options and associated benefits/harms, and helping clarify congruence between decisions and personal values. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of decision aids in people facing treatment or screening decisions. SEARCH METHODS: Updated search (2012 to April 2015) in CENTRAL; MEDLINE;…

6,622 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice and healthcare outcomes

Noah Ivers, Gro Jamtvedt, Signe Flottorp et al. · 8 Jun 2012

BACKGROUND: Audit and feedback is widely used as a strategy to improve professional practice either on its own or as a component of multifaceted quality improvement interventions. This is based on the belief that healthcare professionals are prompted to modify their practice when given performance feedback showing that their clinical practice is inconsistent with a…

5,531 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community

Lesley D Gillespie, M. Clare Robertson, William J. Gillespie et al. · 4 Sep 2012

BACKGROUND: Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of interventions designed to reduce the incidence of falls in older people living in the community. SEARCH METHODS: We searched the…

3,932 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →
Interventions for preventing obesity in children

Tamara Brown, Theresa HM Moore, Lee Hooper et al. · 23 Jul 2019

EDITORIAL NOTE: See https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015328.pub2, https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015330.pub2 and https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD015326.pub2 for more recent reviews that cover this topic. BACKGROUND: Prevention of childhood obesity is an international public health priority given the significant impact of obesity on acute and chronic diseases, general health, development and well-being. The international evidence base for strategies to prevent obesity is very large and…

3,026 citations Cite SaveGo to paper →

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews use?
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 12 (2023) 45–58.
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