Meta-analysis Masterclass London

How to write and publish a meta-analysis in 1 day.

This one day course is designed to teach you how to design, conduct, interpret, and publish a robust systematic review and meta-analysis that is compliant with the PRISMA guidelines. The course is structured in a station-based format, and individuals will receive guidance and supervision with practical examples on the following:

• How to go about choosing a topic
• Literature search strategy
• Selection of articles using an inclusion / exclusion criteria
• How to extract data efficiently using an extraction sheet
• Synthesis and analysis of data using Revman
• Performing a Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment to evaluate the quality of selected articles
• Manuscript writing to combine all the above component to form a whole research paper
• Submission of your research paper to a journal

This course presents an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking to boost their academic profile by publishing their work. It is well-suited for a wide range of professionals, including students. By gaining proficiency in data interpretation and meta-analytic techniques, participants will acquire skills that can significantly impact their career trajectory.

Info: • Introduction to systematic reviews and meta-analyses • Choosing a research topic and developing a search strategy • Screening articles using inclusion/exclusion criteria

Info: • Continuous and dichotomous variables • Introduction to Revman • Data extraction • Data analysis and interpretation • Performing a Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment to evaluate the quality of selected articles

Info: Candidates will have time to practice supervised hands-on exercises to apply knowledge on topics that have been covered in the morning session

Info: Lunch is provided - Please let us know any dietary requirements

Info: Second practical session with exercises to cover the remaining of topics. This will also be an opportunity for candidates to have 1 to 1 support.

Info: Session on manuscript writing to combine all the above components to form a whole research paper. We will then cover how to select an appropriate journal for your study and follow their guidelines.

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