ONLINE Scoping Reviews, Mapping Reviews and Evidence Gap Maps (NEW)

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Demand for evidence synthesis to inform practice, policy and research agendas has grown exponentially over the last three decades. In response, systematic review methods have evolved to meet the increasingly diverse types of questions that systematic review methods are being used to address.

An evidence synthesis approach that has emerged and is increasingly being used are mapping review and evidence gap maps (EGMs). These are new tools, which complement existing approaches in the family of systematic methods of reviewing evidence. Typically, they seek to address a broader research question, where multiple types of intervention may be evaluated, such as preterm birth, epilepsy or intimate partner violence.

EGMs provide a visual overview of existing evidence, schematically representing the types of interventions evaluated and outcomes reported. EGMs also provide a useful tool for informing judgement and evidence-based decision-making in policy and practice by identifying ‘gaps’ where there is little or no evidence available and where future research should focus.

While mapping reviews and EGMs have developed and been used to support policymaking in international development, they have a broader applicability, which has seen them used more widely, with clear applicability to the health sector.

Dates and times

Next intake TBC. 

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Fees

The fee for this ONLINE delivered course is £149 per person.

If you are a member of ScHARR Staff or a ScHARR Student please contact Karen Holden at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk in the first instance, to confirm your eligibility and details of how to book at the reduced rate of £99.

Booking and payment

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All of our ScHARR short course bookings are initially processed via our Online Store. Payment can be made via credit/debit card, PayPal or via company invoice (provided a purchase order can be provided).

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Course Delivery

The live sessions for this ONLINE course will be delivered via the University’s ‘Blackboard’ platform. 

This will be confirmed once the next intake has been confirmed.

Requirements

Online delivery via University’s Blackboard platform:

• Reliable and stable internet connection.
• A PC or Laptop with a mouse (a USB mouse is recommended for ease of completing exercises in-class).
• Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB Headset)
• A quiet room where there will be no/minimal disruption.
• Ability to access Google Sites and other Microsoft/Google software and Blackboard (ensure that no firewalls are preventing access).

Contact

For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.

Tel:  0114 222 2968

If would like to be contacted once the next intake has been confirmed, and/or be kept up to date with booking deadlines, please complete the short google form below with your details:

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