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Since late 2019, the research community has responded with speed in an effort to contribute to the evidence base for health care and policy decisions relating to COVID-19. This sense of urgency [...]

Soo Downe, Professor of Midwifery Studies, BA (hons), RM, MSc, PhD, OBE. This webinar describes the synergistic development of qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) techniques and WHO maternity [...]

This half-day workshop brings together international experts to explore openness in evidence synthesis. It is increasingly recognised that health care decisions should be based on a synthesis of [...]

  We would like to share with you a new resource developed in collaboration with our colleagues in the HRB Trials Methodology Research Network iHealthFacts is a resource where the public can [...]

A vacancy has arisen for a key leadership role as Associate Director of Cochrane Ireland. This position arises due to the current Associate Director taking up a lectureship. Applications are [...]

During this global pandemic, evidence synthesis and in particular, rapid reviews, are crucial methodologies and tools which will help make decisions. Below are some resources, and please share [...]

Update: Guide to COVID-19 Evidence Sources on from RISE updated regularly Click here   The below list of resources are not exhaustive, but serve as a helpful starting point. Protocols and [...]

Qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) is now established as a core component of evidence-based practice, as a standalone review or in combination with a quantitative systematic review. QES can [...]