Issues & Challenges for Qualitative Research in Evidence Synthesis (InCQuiRES)
This methodological update will rehearse the major issues and challenges for the main steps of the systematic review process as it applies, and is adapted to, qualitative evidence syntheses. The Presenters, drawn from the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group and involved in producing methodological guidance, will examine the specific challenges as they 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.
Who will benefit from the course ?
This update will meet the needs of those with prior experience and familiarity with qualitative evidence synthesis (systematic review) as well as those who have attended the 2.5 day Evidence Synthesis of Qualitative Research in Europe (ESQUIRE) course for which this provides a fitting finale.
- Qualitative Researchers wishing to extend their knowledge of how to synthesise qualitative research
- Systematic Reviewers who wish to advance translation of synthesis methods to qualitative data
- PhD Students in topic areas who are undertaking a substantive review of qualitative research
- Qualitative systematic reviewers who want to update and extend their skills and knowledge
Course dates
6th September 2012
Course Venue
Halifax Conference Centre, Sheffield
Timings
10am to 3.30pm
Course Faculty
Members of the Cochrane Qualitative Research Methods Group & Experienced ScHARR Staff
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this programme participants will be able to:
- Describe main methods of evidence synthesis in terms of their strengths and weaknesses
- Identify major methodological issues associated with the qualitative systematic review process
- Rehearse merits of aggregative and interpretive approaches to qualitative evidence synthesis
- Critique appropriateness of selected methods for qualitative evidence synthesis
Accommodation and Meals
- The course fee includes one night single accommodation (5th September) with breakfast and lunch.
- 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
£210 including accommodation
£160 excluding accommodation (5th September)
Bookings
If you are unable to pay online using a credit card then please contact us
Further Information
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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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