Evidence reversal-when new evidence contradicts current claims: a systematic overview review of definitions and terms

ER has only recently become a topic of formal exploration. There are many terms that relate to the concept of reversal, which fall into the categories of phenomenon, consequences, targets, and potential predictors of reversal. Consensus should be reached on which terms are most appropriate such that subject headings can be developed and cohesion can be brought to this emerging field of meta-research. (PROSPERO Registration number: CRD42014013768).