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Course Dates: 3 - 7 September 2012
Overview
The increasing amount of research information produced each year makes it impossible for users of health research to evaluate and keep up-to-date with the new evidence. Consequently systematic reviews have a vital role in providing reliable syntheses of research for evidence-based decision-making.
This five day course will provide participants with a basis in the design, analysis and interpretation of systematic reviews of health research. Participants will be given grounding in all aspects involved in conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis, and will have the opportunity to gain practical experience of the tasks involved. By the end of the course participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to conduct their own high quality systematic reviews of health research.
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
- Describe the principles of systematic reviews
- Interpret the results of systematic reviews
- Critically appraise existing systematic reviews
- Conduct their own high quality systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Who should attend the course?
Healthcare researchers including clinicians, nurses, epidemiologists and public health practitioners, who are interested in learning the key concepts involved in the design and production of high quality systematic reviews. It will be assumed that participants will have no prior experience of conducting systematic reviews, however will have a basic understanding of statistics and epidemiological study designs. Participants should also have a good command of English. Places are limited. Participants are advised to book early to avoid disappointment.
Teaching Methods and Course Materials
The course will be run by researchers who have extensive knowledge and experience in the conduct of high quality systematic reviews in a variety of health disciplines.
Course content
- Introduction to and rationale of systematic reviews of health research
- Question formulation and protocol development
- Planning and performing searches
- Critical appraisal
- Introduction to statistical methods
- Introduction to software for meta-analysis
- Publication and reporting bias
- Systematic reviews of complex interventions
- Systematic reviews in context
Sessions will run from 9.00 to 17.00 each day.
The course will involve lectures and participatory practical sessions. A course manual will be given to participants at the beginning of the week.
Methods of Assessment
There will be no formal examination. A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all completing the course.
Course Fee
£1,255 - this covers participation in the course, materials, incidental tea/coffee, welcome reception on Monday evening and lunch on Friday. It does not cover travel costs, accommodation and other meals. If the course fee is to be paid on the applicant's behalf, a letter from the sponsor is needed to confirm this as soon as possible. Otherwise, the applicant will be held personally responsible for payment.
How to apply
Please apply using the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Accommodation
The School cannot provide accommodation for participants. A list of hotels and other accommodation located in the vicinity of the School can be provided on request to Registry.
Course Tutor Profiles
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to improving global health through its programme of short and full-time postgraduate study.
Please note:
- If you have been offered a place on the course you will not be able to register without bringing formal ID (Passport / UK photo driving license) to registration.
- The School may cancel courses two weeks before the first day of the course if numbers prove insufficient. In those circumstances, course fees will be refunded.
- The School cannot accept responsibility for accommodation, travel and other losses incurred as a result of the course being cancelled.
