Rapid Review Methods
Online Course: Next Intake TBC (over 2 half days)
If you would like to be contacted once the next intake has been confirmed, and/or you would like to be kept up to date with booking deadlines, please complete the short google form below with your details:
Rapid Review Methods - Register Interest Google Form
Rapid reviews are increasingly undertaken to meet the demands of decision-makers, who need timely evidence to inform their decisions. Under such constraints, the time required to undertake a traditional systematic review may be prohibitive. Limited budgets to fund systematic reviews, may also increase pressure to fund a rapid review.
What does the course deliver?
If the review is to be delivered in a shorter time frame or a smaller budget, it may seem inevitable that it will no longer be able to remain transparent, rigorous, exhaustive and comprehensive. What are the implications of any shortcuts that might be taken? Can we measure the impact of such shortcuts? Which methods might be adopted when undertaking a rapid review? What do commissioners want? What is the balance between working smarter and shortchanging the commissioners? How do you create a team that can work together more efficiently within a shorter timescale? These questions will be explored through a detailed examination of tools that can be used and adapted to meet the particular needs of each rapid review.
Who will benefit from this course?
This short course is primarily for you if you are currently undertaking, or you anticipate embarking upon a rapid review. The aim of the day is to equip you with a greater insight into the range of rapid review methods that can be used for, and adapted to, your particular review. The purpose is to enable you to deliver methodologically rigorous reviews, that continue to meet the needs of decision-makers. The short course may also be of value for you if you commission reviews, or use rapid reviews to inform evidence-based practice. The course will facilitate you to assess the quality of rapid reviews, and help you to appraise rapid review proposals.
Course content
The course will consist of a mixture of presentations, group work, discussions and individual exercises.
Faculty
- Dr Andrew Booth is the course leader for this 1-day short course.
- Fiona Campbell
- Anthea Sutton
- Sue Harnan
- Katy Cooper
- Dates and times
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This course is scheduled to take place online:
Day 1: Tuesday, 28th February 2023 (9am - 2pm GMT)
Day 2: Tuesday, 7th March 2023 (9am - 2pm GMT)
NB: You must be able to attend both days to complete the course.
If you would like to be contacted once the next intake has been confirmed, and/or you would like to be kept up to date with booking deadlines, please complete the short google form below with your details:
- Fees
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The fee for this ONLINE delivered course is £199 per person.
Current UOS Staff/Students
Current members of University of Sheffield staff and current University of Sheffield students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rate of £179. An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate.
NB: Payment or purchase order details are required at the time of booking.
If the University of Sheffield is paying your fees and they would prefer to be invoiced/internal transfer, an internal purchase order will need to be processed before making your online booking. Please contact your department administrator/finance team/course administrator, if you are unsure of how to do this.
- Booking and Payment
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This is a popular course and we expect this to reach full capacity before the closing date, so early booking is advised.
If you would like to be contacted once the next intake has been confirmed, and/or you would like to be kept up to date with booking deadlines, please complete the short google form below with your details:
Rapid Review Methods - Register Interest Google Form
Payments
Payment can be made via credit/debit card, PayPal or via company invoice (provided a purchase order can be provided)
If your employer is paying your fees, and they would prefer to be invoiced, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking. Wherever possible please also email a copy of your company purchase order to scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.
Current UOS Staff/Students
Current members of University of Sheffield staff and current University of Sheffield students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rate of £179. An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate.
NB: Payment or purchase order details are required at the time of booking.
If the University of Sheffield is paying your fees and they would prefer to be invoiced/internal transfer, an internal purchase order will need to be processed before making your online booking. Please contact your department administrator/finance team/course administrator, if you are unsure of how to do this.
Difficulties making your booking?
If you are having difficulties making your Online Store booking, please contact the Online Store directly at onlinestore@sheffield.ac.uk, in the first instance.
If you are still having difficulties, or require any further assistance please contact the Short Course Unit at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk. - Course Delivery and Requirements
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This course will be delivered online using the University's 'Blackboard' platform.
Online Delivery
- Reliable and stable internet connection.
- A PC (or Laptop if a PC is not available to you).
- Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB Headset)
- Mouse
- A quiet room where there will be no/minimal disruption.
- Ability to access Google applications (e.g. Google Docs, Google Sites, Google Sheets).
- Contact
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For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.
Tel: 0114 222 2968
If you would like to be contacted once the next intake has been confirmed, and/or you would like to be kept up to date with booking deadlines, please complete the short google form below with your details:
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it is up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research, funding changes, professional accreditation requirements, student or employer feedback, outcomes of reviews, and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we'll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption.
Information last updated: 27 February 2023