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June 14, 2026CureusOpen Access

Narrative Reviews in Contemporary Medical Literature: An Overview of Current Role and Relevance

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SBS BethiunRAR C Neil AnanthSPSachu Philip

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Overview

Narrative reviews examine evidence in medicine, highlighting their importance and limitations in clinical practice.

Key Points

  • This overview assesses the role and relevance of narrative reviews in medical literature and their impact on clinical practice.
  • Examination of the definition and historical context of narrative reviews.
  • Analysis of their relationship with other review methodologies like systematic reviews.
  • Evaluation of technological influences, specifically machine learning and large language models.
  • Narrative reviews are prevalent and essential for synthesizing diverse evidence.
  • They face challenges including selection bias and inadequate reporting, necessitating quality appraisal.
  • Emerging technologies can enhance their reliability and scientific value if applied cautiously.

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Bethiun et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4687b1cc60ccdea8b374https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.110705
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