About this Event
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Background
An understanding of evidence synthesis is important for postgraduate students.
Aim
To introduce evidence synthesis methods and why they matter.
Objectives:
This workshop introduces the steps of evidence synthesis.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will understand the principles of
· Different types and modes of evidence synthesis
· Formulating a research question
· Developing and registering a protocol
· Developing and running a comprehensive search strategy
· Screening citations
· Data extraction
· Data synthesis
· Critical appraisal Risk of bias assessment
· Certainty of evidence
· Qualitative evidence synthesis (QES)
· Report writing
· Rapid reviews
Teaching strategies
The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations and discussion.
Facilitators
Dr. Linda Biesty
Associate Professor in Midwifery,
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Evidence Science
University of Galway
Dr. KM Saif-Ur-Rahman
Director, Ireland GRADE Network
Evidence Synthesis Methods Lead, Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland
University of Galway
Dr. Paula Byrne
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Ireland
University of Galway
Event venue & nearby stays
University of Galway, University Road, Galway, Ireland
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