Webinar: Prof. Geoffrey Wong - A brief introduction to realist reviews

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This webinar will provide attendees with a brief introduction to realist reviews (also known as realist syntheses). During the webinar we will cover what a realist review is and when it might be useful. Importantly, the webinar will cover the underpinning realist ontology that realist reviews are based on. It will also explain the concepts of generative causation, mechanisms, contexts, outcomes, programme theory and middle-range theories – understanding these being essential for any budding realist reviewer. The slides from the webinar will be made available later, and contain examples of realist reviews and further reading for those who wish to learn more about realist reviews.

Speaker:

Geoff Wong is Professor of Primary Care in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford. He is an internationally and nationally recognised expert in realist review and evaluation. He has extensive expertise in conducting and providing methodological support for both approaches as well in their methodological development. He led the two UK National Institute of Health Research funded projects that developed quality and reporting standards, and training materials for realist reviews and realist evaluations (www.ramesesproject.org). He works part time as a GP in the NHS in London.