Scoping Review Workshop 24th & 25th September, online using Microsoft Teams
Delivered over two half-days, this workshop explores the theories and
concepts relating to scoping reviews and other types of evidence synthesis.
- Designed for health professionals, academics, researchers and students.
- Explores the distinction between a scoping review and other review types.
- Enables participants to choose the most appropriate methodology
for their review question, with a particular focus on scoping reviews.
- Equips participants with the knowledge and tools to successfully plan
and undertake all stages of a scoping review following the JBI
approach, including developing a protocol and reporting the scoping
review.For more information click here
On 6th November this lunchtime webinar will host speakers Susan Spillane & Conor Teljeur discussing the challenges in evidence synthesis when the best available evidence may not answer all the questions.
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At this lunchtime webinar, presenter Alison Bethel will share her experiences of completing search summary tables and search evaluations within evidence syntheses projects.
Search summary tables can help make search methods and decisions more evidence informed.
They can provide information on:
- which searches in which databases retrieved the included articles for your specific project
- which searches in which databases retrieved unique articles
- whether specific types of study were retrieved by searching specific databases
- which supplementary search methods retrieved additional relevant studies/articles
- were there included articles in the databases which our search did not retrieve
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This in-person workshop delivered by co-convenors of the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group will introduce theory and practical examples of mixed methods synthesis.
Location: Ashling Hotel, Dublin
Dates: 14th & 15th October
Some experience with systematic reviews is necessary
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Presented by Andrew Dullea, a Health Services Researcher with HIQA, this webinar will present findings from a Study Within A Review (SWAR) evaluating the use of PubReMiner, a text-mining word frequency tool, for developing systematic search strategies used in various evidence syntheses.
The session will outline the methodology, key outcomes, and considerations for incorporating such tools into systematic and rapid review processes.
The webinar is particularly relevant for researchers, information specialists, librarians and others involved in evidence-based practice or policy who are interested in the evaluation of emerging approaches to literature searching.
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Held online over 4 mornings in September, this workshop will provide authors at the beginning of the systematic review process, with an in-depth understanding of how reviews are planned and conducted. It offers an insight to the development of a protocol, introducing participants to methodology, search methods, data extraction, risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis.
Dates: 18th, 19th, 24th & 25th September
Skill Level: Introductory
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Run over 2 evenings on 5th & 9th June, this online course presented by Julie Glanville & Carol Lefebvre provides a comprehensive guide to peer reviewing search strategies, essential for improving the quality and accuracy of research findings across multiple disciplines.
Participants will gain skills in evaluating and optimising search methodologies, leading to more robust and credible research outcomes.
This course will cover topics and learning objectives such as:
- Understanding the purpose of the peer review process
- The PRESS Checklist
- Identifying common pitfalls and challenges in search strategy structure
- Learning how to check the search terms within search strategies
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The EAHIL 2025 Workshop will be held in the post-industrial city of Lodz, Poland, from 9th – 13th June.
The Workshop’s main theme, IMAGINE, consists of 7 letters each representing the keywords – Inform, Manage, AI, Grow, Integrate, Network, Explore.
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The seminar will be delivered via Zoom from 3.00 – 6.00pm on March 18th and 20th.
This 2-day training event led by Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre will provide opportunities to review the value of a range of resources, to understand how to best search key resources and to consider the value of other search approaches. The sessions will include hints and tips for successful searching. There will be time to discuss best approaches, ask questions and to share insights.
Day 1: Key databases to search when conducting systematic reviews of healthcare
Day 2: Research discovery tools, trials registers, specialist databases and search guidance
Topics covered will include:
· Choosing a range of resources to search
· Search hints and tips for MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Embase and CINAHL
· Searching clinical trial registers
· Searching for grey literature
· Searching for reviews and health technology assessments
· Translating strategies across databases and resources
All videos and materials will be available to attendees for up to 30 days after the course.
An official Instats certificate of completion is provided at the conclusion of the training.
For more information: https://instats.org/seminar/searching-for-systematic-reviews-select4
If you would like to attend this course and the course running on March 11-13th, please use the link below to register for both simultaneously and benefit from a 10% discount.
https://instats.org/structuredcourse/searching-for-systematic-reviews-where-2
Celebrating its 10th anniversary conference, CONUL’s 2025 Conference theme is:
Shaping Tomorrow – Reflections and New Directions
Topics presented over 2 days include:
- EDI, Equity and Societal Impact
- Leveraging Library Partnerships (regional or national)
- New Models for Engagement
- Open Research and Research Infrastructure
- People and Digital Futures
- Supporting Blended Working
- Sustainable Service Delivery
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