Why call it PRISMA-lite?
Because the workflow borrows useful structure from systematic review reporting but does not claim every step required for full PRISMA 2020 compliance.
Methods transparency
Use PRISMA Lite to document search, screening, and evidence decisions
When a review needs more structure than a narrative summary, LitSynth helps record search, screening, inclusion, exclusion, and evidence-table decisions.
Editable workflow
From research question to a review you can inspect
Each stage stays visible, so you can revise the scope or evidence choices before generating again.
- 1
Start from the research question and candidate paper set.
- 2
Review relevance scores and screening recommendations.
- 3
Build an evidence table from selected papers.
- 4
Generate a draft that labels PRISMA-lite limits clearly.
Best for
- Rapid reviews that need visible screening decisions
- Early-stage method documentation
- Keeping included evidence and limits together
Not a replacement for
- Claiming formal PRISMA 2020 compliance
- Replacing registered protocols or independent reviewers
Facts on this page
- Method
- PRISMA-lite
- Basis
- Title/abstract
- Output
- Audit-ready
transparent notes without inflated claims
screening support before full-text work
review sections include evidence coverage context
Limits stated on this page
- Use full PRISMA 2020 reporting when your study requires formal compliance.
- Register protocols and perform dual screening outside LitSynth when required.
- Treat AI recommendations as decision support, not reviewer replacement.
Keep evidence decisions visible
LitSynth treats AI as support for a review process. You keep control of which papers enter the evidence set and which claims need another check.
Capture methods snapshots for search and screening.
Keep included paper evidence visible during drafting.
Add explicit notes about title and abstract screening limits.
Avoid language that implies complete PRISMA 2020 compliance.
Questions researchers ask
Can this help with rapid reviews?
Yes. It is useful when you need transparent screening notes and evidence summaries quickly, while still preserving human review.
Does LitSynth make inclusion decisions for me?
It can recommend and explain screening decisions, but you decide what to include before generating the report.
Continue your research workflow
Build the review, then revise any step
Search papers, screen the evidence, generate a cited draft, and return to earlier decisions whenever the scope needs to change.
Start your review