Importing studies

You can use the Import Studies function to import new studies (including identifiers, references and characteristics), but also update existing studies. The study information you want to add or update must be in a special study exchange XML format (see http://tech.cochrane.org/revman/documentation/file-formats for specifications ).

When you import, RevMan will first match the studies in the file against what is already in your review, and suggest the appropriate action. The matching algorithm will primarily look for identical unique identifiers (e.g. ISRCTN for a study or PubMed ID for a reference). When a match is found, RevMan will by default update the existing study with the information in the import file, overwriting the existing content. You will have the option to override this, and create a new study instead.

To import studies

  1. Use File > Import > Studies.
    The Import Studies Wizard opens.

  2. Click Next.
    The Open window opens

  3. Locate the file you wish to import and click Open.

  4. Click Next.
    A report shows how the import file matches against the studies already in the review, and the default actions. Expand sections to see the details. Content being overwritten is shown in red. For studies where a match is found, you can choose to create them as new instead. For studies with no match found you can choose to not import them at all.    

  5. Click Finish.
    The Import Studies Report opens. You can print or save it if you wish to review the results later.

  6. Click OK