The ScHARR systematic reviews course: Practical skills for undertaking reviews
The aim of this three day course is to provide participants with an introduction to methods for conducting systematic reviews in health care. Sessions will be delivered by ScHARR staff experienced in systematic review methods. The course will be interactive and practical, with delivery of sessions based on lectures and individual and small group practical exercises.
Who will benefit from the course?
No previous knowledge of systematic reviews is assumed
The course is suitable for
- Researchers who require an introduction to methods for conducting systematic reviews in health care.
- Professionals who need to develop the ability to interpret and assess the quality of systematic reviews.
Course Faculty
ScHARR staff experienced in systematic review methods.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of this course participants should be able to:
- Identify the key stages of the systematic review process
- Define a review question and understand how to develop a review protocol
- Describe methods for identifying sources of evidence for systematic reviews
- Develop a search strategy to identify relevant studies for a specific review question and understand how to conduct a literature search
- Apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to identify relevant studies
- Undertake critical appraisal of evidence using standardised quality checklists
- Develop a data extraction form and extract relevant outcomes from reported studies
- Select appropriate methods of evidence synthesis and be able to describe and summarise key results
- Be familiar with statistical methods for analysis of quantitative data
- Explore the use of meta-analysis in data synthesis using computer software
- Understand potential sources of heterogeneity between included studies
- Be familiar with good practice in reporting of systematic reviews
- Critically appraise a systematic review
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 and you will qualify for a lower course fee.
- If you have any particular dietary or access requirements then please let us know in advance so that we can make relevant arrangements.
Fees will be discounted by £100 per person if accommodation is not required
Course Dates
16th to 18th July 2012
Venue
The Edge Conference Centre, Sheffield
Timings
Day 1 - 11am to 5.30pm
Day 2 - 9am to 5pm
Day 3 - 9am to 3.30pm
Fees
Public Sector
£720 per person including accommodation
£620 per person excluding accommodation
Private Sector
£940 per person including accommodation
£840 per person excluding accommodation
Bookings
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If you are unable to pay using a credit card please contact us as we can invoice your organisation if they are UK based.
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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