Database searches are the foundation of evidence synthesis, but even the most carefully designed strategies may miss relevant studies. Citation chasing is a powerful supplementary technique that uses the reference lists and citation networks of known articles to identify additional research.

In this session, participants will learn how citation chasing fits within systematic and scoping review methodology and how it aligns with reporting guidance such as PRISMA and TARDIS. The workshop will introduce different approaches to citation chasing, including backward and forward citation searching, and discuss when these methods are most useful in evidence synthesis projects.

The session will include a live demonstration of a practical citation chasing workflow, showing how additional studies can be identified, exported, and prepared for screening using commonly used research tools.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Define citation chasing and describe how it complements traditional database searching
• Explain when citation chasing should be used in evidence synthesis
• Describe how citation chasing relates to reporting guidance (e.g., PRISMA and TARDIS)
• Distinguish between backward and forward citation chasing
• Recognize commonly used tools for citation chasing
• Apply a basic workflow for identifying and managing additional studies

Who should attend:
Researchers, clinicians, trainees, and staff conducting or supporting systematic reviews, scoping reviews, or other forms of evidence synthesis.

Format:
Lecture-style presentation with opportunities for discussion and Q&A.