This is a course from the competence ‘Knowledge and Scientific’. The course is focused on ‘research methods’ and ‘scientific writing’. Evidence-based decision-making requires a systematic review and appraisal of the currently available evidence. Systematic reviews as part of grant applications, clinical trial publications in high-impact journals, and ethical approvals do not just improve the chances of acceptance but are often a pre-requisite. This course offers a theoretical introduction to literature search methods, systematic review processes, and the conduct and interpretation of meta-analyses as well as practical hands-on training using a real-world example. We focus on methods for systematic reviews and meta-analysis of RCTs. Microsoft Word, Excel, and EndNote will be used. The course will enable participants to apply the knowledge and skills required to undertake the first steps of literature searching, systematic reviewing, and meta-analyzing. PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and researchers from all disciplines of health sciences (e.g. epidemiology, public health, medicine, nursing science, clinical research) who wish to learn about systematic reviewing. Prior experience in systematic reviewing or meta-analysis is not required. Maximum number of participants: 16. The workload is distributed over 3 weeks, totaling 30 working hours. Credits: 1 ECTS and 1 optional ECTS for a written assignment. Registration is closed Fall semester of 2021An introduction to systematic reviewing:
From literature search to meta-analysis
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Course description
Learning objectives
Rather than doing each step in an isolated way, participants will experience first-hand how literature searching, screening, extraction, appraisal, statistics, and writing blend into each other.Lecturers
Participants
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Fees
PPHS PhD students of University of Basel
Free
PhD students enrolled in the SSPH+ inter-university Graduate Campus
Free
PhD students from the University of Basel or other universities
425 CHF
Any other researchers of Basel University and associated institutes
750 CHF
All other participants
900 CHF
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