Enhance your research capabilities with our specialized courses in Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. These courses are designed for researchers looking to deepen their understanding of evidence synthesis methods. You will learn how to formulate research questions, conduct comprehensive literature searches, and analyze data effectively. Our experienced instructors provide practical insights and guidance, ensuring you gain the skills needed to conduct robust systematic reviews and meta-analyses. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to critically evaluate and synthesize research findings, making a significant impact in your field.

• Introduction to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis
  
• Definition, purpose, and significance in evidence-based medicine.
• Differences between narrative reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses.
• Formulating a Research Question
  
• Using the PICO framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) to develop focused research questions.
• Identifying gaps in existing literature to select a relevant topic.
• Comprehensive Literature Search
  
• Creating a search strategy and selecting appropriate databases (e.g., PubMed, Embase, Cochrane).
• Managing references using software like EndNote or Zotero.
• Screening studies using PRISMA guidelines.
• Study Selection and Data Extraction
  
• Inclusion and exclusion criteria for study selection.
• Extracting data systematically using standardized forms.
• Handling missing or incomplete data.
• Assessing Study Quality and Risk of Bias
  
• Tools for quality assessment (e.g., ROBINS-I, Cochrane Risk of Bias tool).
• Understanding bias and its impact on systematic reviews.
• Introduction to Meta-Analysis
  
• Basic statistical concepts: Effect size, confidence intervals, heterogeneity, and forest plots.
• Understanding fixed-effects and random-effects models.
• Conducting a Meta-Analysis
  
• Using software tools like RevMan, STATA, or R for statistical analysis.
• Generating and interpreting forest plots, funnel plots, and sensitivity analyses.
• Interpreting and Reporting Results
  
• Synthesizing findings into actionable conclusions.
• Writing systematic reviews and meta-analyses according to PRISMA guidelines.
• Preparing for Publication
  
• Selecting journals and navigating submission processes.
• Responding to peer reviewers and revising manuscripts for publication.
• Hands-On Practice
  
• Guided exercises on performing a full systematic review and meta-analysis.
• Real-world examples and datasets to practice concepts learned.
• Ethics in Research and Review
  
• Avoiding publication bias and conflicts of interest.
• Ensuring transparency and reproducibility in systematic reviews.
• Final Project
  
• Completing a mini-systematic review or meta-analysis with mentorship from course instructors.
• Presenting findings in a report or manuscript format.