Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (Online)
Tuesday 14th - Tuesday 23rd November 2023 (over 4 half/full days)
Newly revised programme for 2023!
Can't make these dates? Register your interest here and we will be in touch when we have further dates for this course.
About the course
The aim of this popular course is to provide participants with an understanding of the processes and methods for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analysis in health care. Newly updated for 2023, the course will include tips and techniques for managing the systematic review process efficiently.
Sessions will be delivered by SCHARR staff experienced in systematic review methods and health technology assessment. The course will be interactive and practical, with delivery of sessions based on lectures and individual and small group practical exercises.
Feedback from previous attendees:
"Presenters were excellent."
"Useful content that covers all stages of a systematic review."
"It's an excellent course and provides a wealth of knowledge."
Who will benefit from the course?
The course covers contemporary methods and practices for undertaking and reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses in health. The course will benefit people involved in undertaking systematic reviews, and professionals who need to develop the ability to interpret and assess the quality of systematic reviews. The course is also suitable for:
- Clinicians wanting to undertake their own systematic review
- PhD students with a significant review component to their thesis
- Members of academic systematic review teams
- Pharmaceutical companies and consultancies requiring an understanding of review methods
No previous knowledge of systematic reviews or meta-analysis is assumed.
This course is relevant to anyone involved in systematic reviews. If you are specifically interested in qualitative evidence synthesis only, please see our ESQUIRE course.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course participants should be able to
- identify the key stages of the systematic review process
- define a review question and understand how to develop a review protocol
- describe methods for identifying sources of evidence for systematic reviews
- develop a search strategy to identify relevant studies for a specific review question and understand how to conduct a literature search
- be aware of contemporary methods and technologies for reference and review management
- apply inclusion criteria to identify relevant studies
- undertake risk of bias assessment of primary evidence using appropriate, contemporary methods
- develop a data extraction form and extract relevant outcomes from reported studies
- select appropriate methods of evidence synthesis and be able to describe and summarise key results
- be familiar with statistical methods for analysis of quantitative data
- undertake a pairwise meta-analysis
- understand potential sources of heterogeneity between included studies
- apply efficient methods and technologies for reference and review management
- be familiar with good practice in reporting of systematic reviews
- undertake a risk of bias assessment of a systematic review using appropriate, contemporary methods
Faculty
- Joanna Leaviss and Munira Essat are joint course leaders
- Marrissa Martyn-St James
- Andrew Booth
- Sue Harnan
- Abdullah Pandor
- Mark Clowes
- Dates and times
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This course is delivered online via the University of Sheffield Blackboard platform. It takes place over the course of four days across two consecutive weeks.
In addition to the live sessions there will also be a series of short, self-directed practical exercises for delegates to undertake outside of the live sessions.
This course is next scheduled to take place as follows:
Day 1: Tuesday 14 November 2023 1pm - 4pm (GMT)
Day 2: Thursday 16 November 2023 10.45am - 4.30pm (GMT)
Day 3: Tuesday 21 November 2023 10.45am - 4pm (GMT)
Day 4: Thursday 23 November 2023 12.45pm - 4pm (GMT)NB: You must be able to attend all the above sessions to complete the course.
- Fees
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The fee for this course is £599.
Current members of University of Sheffield staff and current University of Sheffield students are eligible to book this course at the reduced rate of £479. An active @sheffield.ac.uk email address is required to book at this reduced rate.
- Booking and payment
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This course generally reaches full capacity before the closing date, so early booking is advised. Bookings will automatically close at 12 noon on Monday 13th November 2023.
Payment can be made via credit / debit card or PayPal. Please visit the Online Store to make your booking.
Non-University of Sheffield applicants - If your employer is paying your fees and they require an invoice, please ensure you have your purchase order details before making your booking.
Current University of Sheffield staff and students – If you would prefer to be invoiced or to pay via an internal transfer, a purchase order will be required before you make your booking. Please contact your department administrator or finance team for help with this.
Difficulties making your booking?
If you are having difficulties making your booking, please contact the Online Store directly at onlinestore@sheffield.ac.uk
- Course delivery
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The course will be delivered via the University of Sheffield Blackboard platform, over the course of four days across two consecutive weeks.
In addition to the live sessions there will also be a series of short, self-directed practical exercises for delegates to undertake in their own time.
- Requirements
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A reliable and stable internet connection.
- A PC or laptop
- Webcam and microphone (preferably a USB headset)
- A quiet room where there will be no/minimal disruption.
- Ability to access Microsoft/Google software and Blackboard (ensure that no firewalls are preventing access).
- Contact
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For further information please do not hesitate to contact us:
Email at scharr-scu@sheffield.ac.uk.
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: 24 August 2023