Describe the plan for searching the literature (in future tense).

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  1. Describe the plan for searching the literature (in future tense).
  2. Appropriate databases that will be searched (be exact).
  3. Topics and specific search words to be used and how they will be combined in the search.
  4. Dates of publication and other criteria that will be applied in the search.
  5. Specify inclusion and exclusion criteria.
  6. Plan for evaluating the quality of studies.
  7. Code Sheet (blank template) for extracting pertinent information from the studies.
  8. References.