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As qualitative evidence syntheses (QESs) become plentiful, and increasing numbers of authors contemplate the need to update their own QES, the need for more guidance on how to conduct an update [...]

Cochrane UK is hosting the Cochrane Colloquium at the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre in London from 4th to 6th September 2023, and Satellite events on 3rd September. The theme is ‘Forward [...]

The systematic evaluation of adverse effects can pose complex methodological challenges. In this webinar, the presenters covered the different sources of evidence for adverse effects, and the [...]

Evidence Synthesis Ireland, which includes Cochrane Ireland, aims to build evidence synthesis knowledge, awareness and capacity among the public, health care institutions and policymakers, [...]

Since 2018, significant methodological advances in how to conduct overviews of reviews have been published. This presentation briefly oriented participants to some of the guidance, tools and [...]

We are pleased to launch the 2023 ESI Study Within A Review (SWAR) Award Call open: January 4th 2023. Call closes: March 31st 2023. What is a SWAR? A SWAR is a research study that can help [...]

Study selection in a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) can be more complex than in a systematic review of trials. The review team needs to decide whether to include all studies or to select a [...]

Systematic reviews are key to evidence-informed decisions but can be a long and challenging read. Working in trial methods, Trial Forge work done a few years ago found that most trial designers [...]