Foundations of Evidence Synthesis for Postgrads (In-Person)

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