Can i involve a randomised control tial that ks already in a systemstic review in my literature review?

Question

I'm writing my first literature review, I have found 6 studies relevant to my question, one the the studies is already in a systematic review, can I use this study or can I only use the systematic review?.

Thank you for your help. 

Answer 1

Yes, you can definitely use the individual study that is already included in a systematic review in your literature review. It's common for researchers to include individual studies in their literature review even if they have been included in a systematic review.

However, it's important to note that if you use the individual study, you should also mention that it was part of a systematic review, and provide the citation for the systematic review as well. This will help to provide context for the study and show that you are aware of the larger body of literature on the topic.

Additionally, you should critically evaluate the study's methodology and results, as well as its inclusion in the systematic review, to determine whether it's appropriate to include in your literature review.