Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE)
The course will follow the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Programme Faculty will take participants through the stages of defining and exploring scope, conducting the literature searches, quality assessing studies for inclusion, synthesising data and writing up and presenting the product of the synthesis. Participants will be provided with practical experience of key stages in the review process. The course will conclude on the 8th September with Issues and Challenges for Qualitative Research in Evidence Synthesis (InCQuiRES) a one-day methodological update providing an excellent overview of current developments in qualitative evidence synthesis.
Who will benefit from the course ?
No formal experience is required, working knowledge of standard systematic review methods or a background in qualitative research methods will be an advantage but not essential.
- Qualitative Researchers who want to learn how to synthesise qualitative research
- Systematic Reviewers who want to learn how to translate synthesis methods to qualitative data
- PhD Students in topic areas that require substantive review of qualitative research
- New researchers who want to develop evidence synthesis/systematic review
- Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and extend their skills and knowledge
Course dates
4th to 6th September 2012
Course Venue
Halifax Conference Centre, Sheffield
Timings
Day 1 - 12.15pm to 5pm
Day 2 - 9.30am to 5pm (course dinner 7pm)
Day 3 - 10am to 3.30pm
Course Faculty
Members of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group and Experience ScHARR Staff.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this programme participants will be able to:
- Describe the main methods of evidence synthesis in terms of their strengths and weaknesses
- Rehearse the stages of the systematic review process
- Distinguish between aggregative and interpretive approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis
- Describe the requirements for presenting and disseminating data
Accommodation and Meals
- The course fee includes two nights single accommodation with breakfast and lunch at the Conference Centre plus one Dinner at a local hotel or restaurant (venue tbc).
- Please note that the accommodation provided is basic student Halls of Residence. If you would prefer to stay in a local hotel we can advise you on a suitable alternative.
- If you have any particular dietary or access requirements then please let us know in advance so that we can make relevant arrangements.
Fees
£580 per person including accommodation
£480 per person excluding accommodation
Bookings
If you are unable to pay using a credit card please contact us as we can invoice your organisation if they are UK based.
Further Information
Contact Us
email : ScHARR Short Course Unit
Tel: +44 222 2968
Fax: +44 222 4095
Future Courses
We will be offering new courses in the future as well as repeating selected subjects which have generated high demand.
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