Introduction to Systematic Reviews (Online)

This workshop will be held over four mornings and provides authors, at the beginning of the systematic review process, with an in-depth understanding of how reviews are planned and conducted. It offers insight into the development of a protocol, introducing participants to methodology, search methods, data extraction, risk of bias assessment, and meta-analysis.

Date: 30th & 31st January, 4th & 5th February 2025

Time: 10.00 am – 1.00/1:30 pm

Places: 30 available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland

Fee: General €150; Student €80

Skill level: Introductory

Target Audience: Healthcare professionals, academics, researchers, decision makers and Evidence Synthesis Ireland fellows who have identified a review topic and are ready to begin working on their protocol.

Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of health research. Interested in learning more on the methods of a systematic review.

Teaching strategies: The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations, led by members of the Cochrane Ireland & ESI teaching faculty covering each of the stages of developing a systematic review protocol, small group activities and plenary discussions, providing participants with the opportunity to develop and refine their protocol. This course will include blended learning with two months free access to Cochrane Interactive Learning self-directed modules, a number of which will be required study prior to the workshop.

Facilitators

Prof. Declan Devane, Professor of Health Research Methodology, University of Galway. Director, Evidence Synthesis Ireland, & Cochrane Ireland.

Ciara Gleeson, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Respiratory Assessment Unit, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin.

Dr. KM Saif-Ur-Rahman, Research Fellow, University of Galway. Senior Research Methodologist, Evidence Synthesis Ireland.

*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie