VADRR (VA Data Repository) is a web application for
running a systematic review end to end — from importing citations, through machine-learning–assisted
screening, to building extraction forms, extracting and consolidating data, and finally publishing
your review for the world to see.
This guide walks through the whole workflow with step-by-step how-tos and screenshots. If you are
brand new, follow the sections in order; if you already have a project running, jump straight to the
task you need.
VADRR includes three key project management tools to help project managers and team members coordinate tasks. Not only can these tools be used to coordinate and track progress, but can be used by data extractors to facilitate extractions and quality control loops.
| Section | What's inside |
|---|---|
| Getting started | Accounts, creating a project, settings, key questions, team roles |
| Citations | Every import method, deduplication, import history |
| Screening | Abstract & full-text screening, reasons/tags, screening forms, conflicts, KPIs |
| Machine learning | How prioritization works + the ML Results page explained |
| Extraction | Form builder, data entry, consolidation, comparison, LLM assist |
| Dissemination | PRISMA, SR-360, publishing your project, exports |
| Collaboration | Team chat, data audits |
| Reference | Status dashboard, glossary |
A note on roles. What you can do in a project depends on your role (Leader, Consolidator,
Contributor, or Auditor). Each how-to notes who can perform it — see
Team members & roles for the full permission matrix.