Systematic Reviews: Introductory course on systematic review methodology and critical appraisal – 3 CPD points
A Research Skills Workshop for health professionals of all disciplines
May 25th 2016 10 am – 1 pm; Room 6, ETC Building Sligo University Hospital
Conducted by: Helen Clark, Library and Information Manager, SUH; Mette Jensen, Executive Officer, Research & Education Foundation SUH
Content:
This workshop is relevant both to people who will conduct systematic reviews and to those
who will use knowledge from published systematic reviews. It provides participants with an
understanding of the systematic review process and the steps required to critically appraise
systematic reviews.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
Understanding how to
• Search for existing systematic reviews
• Critical appraisal of systematic reviews
• Formulate the question to conduct a systematic review
• Determine the eligibility criteria
• Identify studies for inclusion
• Data extraction
• Assessing trial quality
• Statistical analyses including basic methods of meta-analysis
• Heterogeneity & Subgroup analyses
• Reporting and updating of systematic reviews
Registration is required – Email Ref.Sligo@mailb.hse.ie
3 CPD Points
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