Intake a meta-analysis topic from TOPIC.txt, translate it into a PICO or PECO protocol, and define eligibility, outcomes, and search scope. Use when starting a new meta-analysis project or refining a research question.
Turn the raw topic into a formal protocol and a search-ready research question.
TOPIC.txt01_protocol/pico.yaml (includes analysis_type.preliminary: pairwise or nma_candidate)01_protocol/eligibility.md01_protocol/outcomes.md01_protocol/search-plan.md01_protocol/decision-log.md01_protocol/analysis-type-decision.md (Stage 1 filled)TOPIC.txt and restate the question in PICO or PECO form.01_protocol/pico.yaml (L10-14: outcomes.primary/secondary fields)01_protocol/outcomes.md
2b. Preliminary analysis type assessment (provisional — confirmed after screening):analysis_type.preliminary: nma_candidate in pico.yaml (L22: analysis_type.preliminary field)analysis_type.preliminary: pairwise in pico.yaml (L22: analysis_type.preliminary field)01_protocol/decision-log.mdreferences/analysis-type-decision-template.md → 01_protocol/analysis-type-decision.md and fill Stage 1nma_candidate is NOT confirmed NMA — it requires a confirmation gate after screening (see /ma-screening-quality step 8)01_protocol/pico.yaml (L18-20: study_types.include/exclude fields)01_protocol/eligibility.md01_protocol/search-plan.md01_protocol/decision-log.mdreferences/pico-template.yaml provides a structured PICO scaffold.references/analysis-type-decision-template.md documents the two-stage NMA vs Pairwise decision.01_protocol/decision-log.md.| Step | Skill | Stage |
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| Prev | /brainstorm-topic | Pre-pipeline topic development |
| Next | /ma-search-bibliography | 02 Search & Bibliography |
| All | /ma-end-to-end | Full pipeline orchestration |