november 2024
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.
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 an insight to the development of a protocol, introducing participants to methodology, search methods, data extraction, risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis.
Date: 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th November 2024
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. Anne Matthews, Full Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health, Dublin City University
Ciara Gleeson, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Respiratory Assessment Unit, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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4 (Monday) 10:00 am - 12 (Tuesday) 1:00 pm
ONLINE
To register, click here The field of climate and health is situated at a sweet spot between two complementary evidence synthesis traditions. The health community has
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The field of climate and health is situated at a sweet spot between two complementary evidence synthesis traditions. The health community has been invaluable in developing systematic review methodologies for understanding interventions. The climate community has developed an intermodal comparison toolkit for evaluating alternative policy futures. In this talk I will discuss how the field of climate and health can be instrumental in advancing evidence synthesis to the next level. Driven by an evidence base that is shaped very differently than in health, there is a requirement to adjust and expand the traditional evidence synthesis toolkit. Mutual learning between the climate and health communities could be an important driver and accelerator for innovation. The second half of the talk will be devoted to outlining the research frontiers of artificial intelligence in making evidence synthesis faster and cheaper without jeopardizing methodological rigor.
Speaker:
Dr. Jan Minx is head of the working group Applied Sustainability Science at the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change. He works on a broad range of topics in climate policy such as climate and health pathways to climate neutrality, trade-offs and co-benefits of climate policies, or urban climate change mitigation and adaptation options. Methodologically, main focus of his work is on evidence synthesis: one part explores how artificial intelligence can be used to scale evidence synthesis methods to large bodies of evidence and apply them in science assessments; another part is working on the development of new evidence synthesis methods to advance scientific policy advice in the field of climate. Jan is Co-Chair of the Campbell Collaboration’s Climate Solutions Coordinating Group and has been a longstanding author in assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as well as the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change.
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ONLINE
january 2025
Background: This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and
Background:
This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and methods including a Cochrane QES reviews. The series will offer insights into the development of a protocol, introducing participants to the methods of question generation, identification of included studies, data extraction and synthesis, the GRADECERQual assessment of confidence in the findings, and presentation the review for dissemination.
Aim:
The purpose of these workshops is to familarise all participants with the steps involved in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
We have designed these workshops as a companion series to allow attendees to apply what they have learned, enabling them to gain practical experience before progressing to the next stage of the process.
Objective:
The objectives of the workshops are intended to provide participants with an understanding of the methods of QES and equip them with the practical skills needed to conduct such a syntheses effectively.
Workshop 1: will provide an Introduction to QES, including overview. We will explore how you can focus your review question and search for qualitative evidence.
Workshop 2: will highlight the methods of screening and inclusion processes including selecting studies. We will demonstrate how data are extracted for a QES and a Quality Assessment is conducted.
Workshop 3: will delve into choosing a method of synthesis, and demonstrate how to synthesisinse qualitative data and present the findings
Workshop 4: we will illustrate the process of conducting an assessment of confidence in the findings of the QES using the GRADECERQual approach, and explore methods of writing up a review for dissemination.
Learning outcomes:
The learning outcomes for participants in this series should support them to:
Teaching strategies:
The workshops will consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussions led by members of the ESI Teaching Faculty, covering each of the methods of a QES. Breakout rooms will be used for small group activities based around worked examples and exercises. These activities will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and develop their own skills and understanding. Participants will also be provided with a reading list and additional resources.
Places: 30 places available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland
Overall fee: General €120; Student €60
Skill level: Introductory
Prerequisites: Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies and methods
Target Audience:
Facilitators
Prof. Pauline Meskell, Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Dr Linda Biesty, Associate Professor (Midwifery), University of Galway
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE
30jan10:00 amIntroduction to Systematic Reviews (Online)10:00 am 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.
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. K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman, Systematic Reviewer, University of Galway Director, Evidence Synthesis Ireland, & Cochrane Ireland.
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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(Thursday) 10:00 am
ONLINE
february 2025
Background: This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and
Background:
This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and methods including a Cochrane QES reviews. The series will offer insights into the development of a protocol, introducing participants to the methods of question generation, identification of included studies, data extraction and synthesis, the GRADECERQual assessment of confidence in the findings, and presentation the review for dissemination.
Aim:
The purpose of these workshops is to familarise all participants with the steps involved in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
We have designed these workshops as a companion series to allow attendees to apply what they have learned, enabling them to gain practical experience before progressing to the next stage of the process.
Objective:
The objectives of the workshops are intended to provide participants with an understanding of the methods of QES and equip them with the practical skills needed to conduct such a syntheses effectively.
Workshop 1: will provide an Introduction to QES, including overview. We will explore how you can focus your review question and search for qualitative evidence.
Workshop 2: will highlight the methods of screening and inclusion processes including selecting studies. We will demonstrate how data are extracted for a QES and a Quality Assessment is conducted.
Workshop 3: will delve into choosing a method of synthesis, and demonstrate how to synthesisinse qualitative data and present the findings
Workshop 4: we will illustrate the process of conducting an assessment of confidence in the findings of the QES using the GRADECERQual approach, and explore methods of writing up a review for dissemination.
Learning outcomes:
The learning outcomes for participants in this series should support them to:
Teaching strategies:
The workshops will consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussions led by members of the ESI Teaching Faculty, covering each of the methods of a QES. Breakout rooms will be used for small group activities based around worked examples and exercises. These activities will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and develop their own skills and understanding. Participants will also be provided with a reading list and additional resources.
Places: 30 places available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland
Overall fee: General €120; Student €60
Skill level: Introductory
Prerequisites: Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies and methods
Target Audience:
Facilitators
Prof. Pauline Meskell, Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Dr Linda Biesty, Associate Professor (Midwifery), University of Galway
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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(Thursday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE
To register, click here Although citation searching is a prevalent search technique to identify relevant sources of evidence in systematic reviews, associated methodology and terminology has
To register, click here
Although citation searching is a prevalent search technique to identify relevant sources of evidence in systematic reviews, associated methodology and terminology has not been standardised for decades. The purpose of the webinar is to present the TARCiS statement that provides guidance on terminology, application, and reporting of citation searching (https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2023-078384). The webinar elaborates on the evidence base and potential benefit of citation searching in health-related evidence syntheses, an overview of citation searching methods, and a detailed presentation of the development and content of the TARCiS statement. The ten TARCiS recommendations on when and how to conduct and report citation searching are spotlighted. Finally, the presenters introduce the TARCiS research priorities and close the webinar with the presentation of a follow-up project on the development of a web-based tool to conduct citation and co-citation searching (https://osf.io/xutrn/).
Speakers:
Dr Julian Hirt is a research fellow at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel and a lecturer at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences in St.Gallen where he is mainly working on evidence syntheses and meta-research in the field of neurology, dementia, and evidence-based healthcare. He co-developed the TARCiS statement and RefHunter, a platform for systematic literature search. He is a core team member of the Library of Guidance for Health Scientists (LIGHTS).
Dr Christian Appenzeller-Herzog is a medical information specialist at the University of Basel where he is consulting and authoring meta-research projects, conducting methods development, and teaching in the realm of evidence-based medicine since 2017. Prior to this, he worked and published as molecular biologist holding research positions in Basel, Zürich and Copenhagen, and as a science teacher in Basel.
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ONLINE
march 2025
Background Health economics methods are employed to provide evidence on the cost effectiveness and budget impact of health technologies and health and social care interventions. This evidence forms part
Background
Health economics methods are employed to provide evidence on the cost effectiveness and budget impact of health technologies and health and social care interventions. This evidence forms part of the multidisciplinary health technology assessment (HTA) process in Ireland and internationally, which is central to informing resource allocation decision-making by policy makers and practitioners within and across health systems. Moreover, given the growth in applied health economic evaluation studies internationally, evidence synthesis methods are increasingly employed to critically appraise and synthesise the health economic evidence base. To this end, there exists a need to educate relevant stakeholders on the conduct of evidence synthesis in the context of health economic evaluation.
Aim
This workshop aims to firstly, provide an introduction to the methods of health economic evaluation, and secondly, to provide guidance on the conduct of systematic reviews of health economic evaluation studies.
Objectives
The objective of this workshop is to equip participants with the knowledge and tools to conduct a systematic review of health economic evaluation evidence.
Learning outcomes
In this course participants will be enabled to:
Dates: 5th March 2025
Time: 09:30 – 14:00
Places: 24 available for individuals who are resident in Ireland & Northern Ireland
Location: Dublin
Prices: General €70; Student €50
Skill Level: Introductory
Target Audience:
Facilitators:
Paddy Gillespie, Professor of Health Economics, Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre (HEPAC), University of Galway
Paul Carty, Senior Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Analyst, Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA
Programme
9.30am-11.00am: Lecture 1: Overview of Health Economic Evaluation Methods
11.30am-1.00pm: Lecture 2: Conducting Systematic Reviews of Health Economic Evaluation Studies
1.30pm-2.00pm: Participant Feedback Session: Guidance to Participants on Systematic Reviews of Health Economic Evaluation Projects
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(Wednesday) 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Irish Standard Time
The National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2,D02 V583
Background: This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and
Background:
This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and methods including a Cochrane QES reviews. The series will offer insights into the development of a protocol, introducing participants to the methods of question generation, identification of included studies, data extraction and synthesis, the GRADECERQual assessment of confidence in the findings, and presentation the review for dissemination.
Aim:
The purpose of these workshops is to familarise all participants with the steps involved in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
We have designed these workshops as a companion series to allow attendees to apply what they have learned, enabling them to gain practical experience before progressing to the next stage of the process.
Objective:
The objectives of the workshops are intended to provide participants with an understanding of the methods of QES and equip them with the practical skills needed to conduct such a syntheses effectively.
Workshop 1: will provide an Introduction to QES, including overview. We will explore how you can focus your review question and search for qualitative evidence.
Workshop 2: will highlight the methods of screening and inclusion processes including selecting studies. We will demonstrate how data are extracted for a QES and a Quality Assessment is conducted.
Workshop 3: will delve into choosing a method of synthesis, and demonstrate how to synthesisinse qualitative data and present the findings
Workshop 4: we will illustrate the process of conducting an assessment of confidence in the findings of the QES using the GRADECERQual approach, and explore methods of writing up a review for dissemination.
Learning outcomes:
The learning outcomes for participants in this series should support them to:
Teaching strategies:
The workshops will consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussions led by members of the ESI Teaching Faculty, covering each of the methods of a QES. Breakout rooms will be used for small group activities based around worked examples and exercises. These activities will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and develop their own skills and understanding. Participants will also be provided with a reading list and additional resources.
Places: 30 places available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland
Overall fee: General €120; Student €60
Skill level: Introductory
Prerequisites: Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies and methods
Target Audience:
Facilitators
Prof. Pauline Meskell, Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Dr Linda Biesty, Associate Professor (Midwifery), University of Galway
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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(Monday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE
To register, click here With dozens of evidence synthesis methods to choose from, it can be daunting and overwhelming to select the “right’’ method, especially for
To register, click here
With dozens of evidence synthesis methods to choose from, it can be daunting and overwhelming to select the “right’’ method, especially for those conducting an evidence synthesis for the first time or those unfamiliar with different types of evidence synthesis methods. In response to this challenge, “Right Review” (https://rightreview.knowledgetranslation.net/) was developed. Right Review is a web-based decision support tool that helps users think through which evidence synthesis methods are most appropriate for their research questions. This webinar will:
Speaker:
Krystle Amog, MSc is a PhD Candidate in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto focusing on Health Systems Research, and an awardee of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral Program (CGS-D). Krystle’s research interests include aging, knowledge translation, and patient engagement. In her PhD, she is developing a social frailty intervention with and for diverse older adults. Krystle has nine years of research experience collaborating with local, national, and international collaborators, including various knowledge users such as clinicians, researchers, and patient partners. She currently holds research positions at St. Michael’s Hospital and North York General Hospital where she conducts, coordinates, and disseminates evidence syntheses, as well as conducts qualitative and evaluation research. Krystle has been the project lead of the Right Review tool since its inception and has led its development, coordination, and dissemination of both updates.
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ONLINE
april 2025
Background: This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and
Background:
This series of workshops will provide reviewers, at the beginning of their journey in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis (QES) with a comprehensive overview of the methodology and methods including a Cochrane QES reviews. The series will offer insights into the development of a protocol, introducing participants to the methods of question generation, identification of included studies, data extraction and synthesis, the GRADECERQual assessment of confidence in the findings, and presentation the review for dissemination.
Aim:
The purpose of these workshops is to familarise all participants with the steps involved in conducting a Qualitative Evidence Synthesis.
We have designed these workshops as a companion series to allow attendees to apply what they have learned, enabling them to gain practical experience before progressing to the next stage of the process.
Objective:
The objectives of the workshops are intended to provide participants with an understanding of the methods of QES and equip them with the practical skills needed to conduct such a syntheses effectively.
Workshop 1: will provide an Introduction to QES, including overview. We will explore how you can focus your review question and search for qualitative evidence.
Workshop 2: will highlight the methods of screening and inclusion processes including selecting studies. We will demonstrate how data are extracted for a QES and a Quality Assessment is conducted.
Workshop 3: will delve into choosing a method of synthesis, and demonstrate how to synthesisinse qualitative data and present the findings
Workshop 4: we will illustrate the process of conducting an assessment of confidence in the findings of the QES using the GRADECERQual approach, and explore methods of writing up a review for dissemination.
Learning outcomes:
The learning outcomes for participants in this series should support them to:
Teaching strategies:
The workshops will consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussions led by members of the ESI Teaching Faculty, covering each of the methods of a QES. Breakout rooms will be used for small group activities based around worked examples and exercises. These activities will provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and develop their own skills and understanding. Participants will also be provided with a reading list and additional resources.
Places: 30 places available for individuals who are resident on the island of Ireland
Overall fee: General €120; Student €60
Skill level: Introductory
Prerequisites: Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies and methods
Target Audience:
Facilitators
Prof. Pauline Meskell, Head of Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Limerick
Dr Linda Biesty, Associate Professor (Midwifery), University of Galway
*If your type of ticket is sold out, please join the waitlist or contact us at esi@universityofgalway.ie
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(Wednesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE
This workshop will lead attendees through the complete process of guideline development with GRADE using a concrete example, starting with the selection of a relevant PICO question and ending with
This workshop will lead attendees through the complete process of guideline development with GRADE using a concrete example, starting with the selection of a relevant PICO question and ending with the formulation of a recommendation. The GRADEpro GDT software is used for this purpose. The thematic focus is on assessing the certainty of the underlying evidence as well as the strength of the recommendation. In lectures, we introduce GRADE and explain its use with examples.
Attendees will be enabled to:
Dates: 28th & 29th April 2025
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Places: 25 available for individuals who are resident in Ireland & Northern Ireland
Location: The National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2,D02 V583
Prices: General €250; Student €140
Prerequisites: Knowledge in conducting and/or using systematic reviews as well as the basic principles of evidence-based healthcare, and the critical appraisal of research studies, especially RCTs
Skill Level: Introductory
Target Audience: Systematic review authors, guideline developers, health and social care professionals, academics, researchers, postgraduate students, decision makers, Evidence Synthesis Ireland Fellows and other professionals
Facilitators:
Prof. Declan Devane, Director of Evidence Synthesis Ireland & Cochrane Ireland, Professor of Health Research Methodology, University of Galway
Dr K.M. Saif-Ur-Rahman (Senior Research Methodologist / Research Fellow, Evidence Synthesis Ireland)
Philipp Kapp (Researcher, Institute for Evidence in Medicine, University of Freiburg)
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28 (Monday) 10:00 am - 29 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
The National University of Ireland, 49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, D02 V583
49 Merrion Square
may 2025
SAVE THE DATE
SAVE THE DATE
20 (Tuesday) 9:00 am - 22 (Thursday) 4:00 pm
University of Galway
University Road
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