The aim of this masterclass is to provide participants with an understanding of how to collate and assess the best possible evidence in the form of a systematic literature review. This masterclass will examine the rationale for systematic literature reviews and take participants through the structured, rigorous, and objective approach used to provide a critical synthesis of the available evidence on a particular topic.

The Masterclass is facilitated by academics experienced in systematic review methods. It is led by:

• Professor Edwin van Teijlingen - a medical sociologist with extensive experience in conducting systematic reviews. He has run similar workshops reviews internationally and has published on the importance of systematic reviews.
• Professor Vanora Hundley - a midwifery researcher who has conducted a number of systematic reviews of health care interventions in both low and high income countries.
• Caspian Dugale is a Research Librarian. He has considerable experience running health information literacy workshops for students, academics and postgraduate researchers.

Who should attend:

The masterclass is suitable for anyone who wishes to explore the basic principles involved in conducting a systematic literature review. No previous knowledge is required. Attendees include health and social care practitioners, postgraduate students, and academics.

Schedule:

There will be two online days – 8th and 15th November - which will focus on:

• Designing a review protocol
• Formulating a question
• Identifying and selecting relevant studies
• Systematic data extraction and collection
• Synthesis and analysis of the data
• Writing up and reporting systematic reviews.

Booking Information:

The fee of £400 includes two full days with the course facilitators. NHS partner organisations are eligible for a reduced fee £200.

For more information contact:

Tel: 01202 962184 or email: HSSRKEAdministrator@bournemouth.ac.uk