Evidence Synthesis Academy

Introduction to Evidence Synthesis

Introduction to Evidence Synthesis

So you want to conduct a systematic review?

Here at the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, we’re always looking for ways to help members of our community make informed decisions.

Do you think a systematic review could help you answer an important health or policy question? This course is designed to help you learn:

Is a systematic review appropriate for my needs?

What are the basics components of a systematic review?

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Who We Are

Who We Are
Lesson 1 of 2 within section Who We Are. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
What We Do
Lesson 2 of 2 within section Who We Are. You must enroll in this course to access course content.

What is Evidence synthesis?

Evidence Synthesis
Lesson 1 of 5 within section What is Evidence synthesis?.
Why is evidence synthesis helpful?
Lesson 2 of 5 within section What is Evidence synthesis?.
Why is evidence synthesis helpful, continued
Lesson 3 of 5 within section What is Evidence synthesis?.
Types of evidence synthesis
Lesson 4 of 5 within section What is Evidence synthesis?.
What if you are short on time?
Lesson 5 of 5 within section What is Evidence synthesis?.

Systematic Reviews

What is a systematic review?
Lesson 1 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
AHRQ definition
Lesson 2 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Type of question
Lesson 3 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
The Steps
Lesson 4 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Prepare your topic
Lesson 5 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Search and Screen
Lesson 6 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Extract Data
Lesson 7 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Analyze and Synthesize
Lesson 8 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.
Report Your Findings
Lesson 9 of 9 within section Systematic Reviews.

Examples of systematic reviews

Using systematic reviews
Lesson 1 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Lesson 2 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
Omega-3 fatty acids continued
Lesson 3 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
Omega-3 fatty acids conclusions
Lesson 4 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
Obesity + C-sections
Lesson 5 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
Obesity + C-sections continued
Lesson 6 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
RAS treatments
Lesson 7 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
RAS treatments continued
Lesson 8 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.
RAS treatments conclusions
Lesson 9 of 9 within section Examples of systematic reviews.

Should I use a systematic review?

What systematic reviews can’t do
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
A systematic review is the wrong tool if…
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Practical considerations
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Length of time
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Team needed
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Team needed continued
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Cost
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.
Next steps
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Should I use a systematic review?.

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