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Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

Plan, run and report a review that others can repeat.

Proposed outline

Evidence Synthesis, Intermediate

What you will be able to do

  • Write a review protocol with a clear question and eligibility criteria.
  • Run and document a search and screening process.
  • Extract data and assess risk of bias.
  • Run a meta-analysis, read a forest plot and interpret heterogeneity.

Syllabus

  1. 1

    Protocol and question

    PICO and its alternatives, registration and scope.

  2. 2

    Searching and screening

    Databases, search strings, deduplication and dual screening.

  3. 3

    Extraction and risk of bias

    Extraction forms and appraisal tools.

  4. 4

    Meta-analysis

    Effect sizes, fixed and random effects, heterogeneity.

  5. 5

    Reporting with PRISMA

    The flow diagram, the checklist and certainty of evidence.

Who it is for
Health, education and social-science researchers planning an evidence synthesis.
Prerequisites
Basic statistics.
Software
R with the metafor package, or RevMan.
Certificate
A certificate of completion for participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.
Cancellation
The refund and cancellation terms are published before registration opens.

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Frequently asked questions

When do courses start?

Dates are not set yet. Register your interest and we will email you when a cohort is scheduled.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who meet the attendance and assessment criteria receive a certificate of completion. It is not a university credit or an accredited qualification.

Can my institution book a private course?

Yes. Any course can be adapted for a department or team. Use the institutional request form.

What language are courses taught in?

Each course page states its language. Most are planned in Arabic or English, depending on the cohort.

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