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 ones with us via email or Twitter (@EvidSynIRL)
Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group
- Home page
- Interim Guidance from the Cochrane Rapid Reviews Methods Group
Cochrane Training
- Introduction to Rapid Reviews
- Videos – Rapid Reviews Strengthen Health Policy and Systems
- Three-part introduction – Rapid Reviews from the ground up
COVID-END
- Resources for researchers
- Resources to support decision-makers
WHO, Tricco et al
RREAL
RREAL: Rapid Research, Evaluation and Appraisal Lab, hosted by the Qualitative Health Research Network
QES
- A QuESt for speed: rapid qualitative evidence syntheses as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic
A guide to conducting rapid qualitative evidence synthesis for health technology assessment - Cochrane Qualitative & Implementation Methods Re:QuESTOR YouTube Channel – Resource bank (Includes 50+ Video Playlist on QES) click here
Scoping Reviews (Oct 2020)
- Top tips for scoping reviews – blog post by Andrea Tricco and Ciara Keenan
Effective Searching (Oct 2020)
- Top tips for effective searching: video by Ciara Keenan
PRIMSA Flow diagram generator (added Jan 2021)
SYSTEMATIC REVIEW TRAINING