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PRISMA Flow Diagram Generator

Free

Generate a publication-ready PRISMA 2020-compliant flow diagram in seconds. Enter your identification, screening, and inclusion numbers and export a high-resolution PNG for your manuscript.

Identification

Websites, organizations, citation searching, etc.

Removed Before Screening

Records screened: 0 (auto-calculated)

Screening

Reports sought for retrieval: 0

Reports assessed for eligibility: 0

Exclusion Reasons (Eligibility)

Included

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PRISMA 2020 Flow Diagram

PRISMA 2020 Flow Diagram

Identification

Records identified from:

Databases (n = 0)

Registers (n = 0)

Records before screening (n = 0)

Records removed before screening:

Duplicate records (n = 0)

Marked as ineligible by automation (n = 0)

Removed for other reasons (n = 0)

Screening

Records screened (n = 0)

Records excluded (n = 0)

Reports sought for retrieval (n = 0)

Reports not retrieved (n = 0)

Reports assessed for eligibility (n = 0)

Reports excluded (n = 0)

Included

Studies included in review (n = 0)

Reports of included studies (n = 0)

Generated with Research Gold PRISMA Flow Generator • Based on Page MJ et al. (2021) BMJ 372:n71

How to Use This Tool

1

Enter Numbers

Fill in how many records were identified from databases, registers, and other sources.

2

Add Exclusions

Specify screening exclusions, retrieval failures, and eligibility exclusion reasons.

3

Preview Diagram

Watch the PRISMA 2020 flow diagram update in real time as you type.

4

Export PNG

Download a high-resolution, publication-ready PNG for your manuscript or poster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PRISMA flow diagram?

A PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) flow diagram is a standardized figure that shows the flow of information through the different phases of a systematic review. It maps out the number of records identified, included, and excluded, and the reasons for exclusions. The PRISMA 2020 statement updated the flow diagram to include new sections for identification from different sources and more detailed screening information.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free with no sign-up required. You can generate and export as many PRISMA flow diagrams as you need. The tool runs entirely in your browser -- no data is sent to any server.

Does this tool follow the PRISMA 2020 guidelines?

Yes. The flow diagram template follows the structure described in Page MJ, McKenzie JE, Bossuyt PM, et al. (2021) "The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews." BMJ 2021;372:n71. It includes the updated sections for identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion.

Can I edit the exported diagram?

The PNG export is a raster image suitable for direct inclusion in manuscripts, posters, and presentations. If you need to make further edits, we recommend using the PNG as a base in tools like PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Canva.

What journals accept PRISMA flow diagrams from this tool?

Any journal that requires PRISMA-compliant reporting will accept flow diagrams generated by this tool, as it follows the official PRISMA 2020 template. This includes major journals like The Lancet, BMJ, JAMA, Cochrane Library, and PLoS Medicine.

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