Introduction to Evidence Synthesis

So you want to conduct a systematic review? Here at the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, we’re always looking for ways to help members of our community make informed decisions. Do you think a systematic review could help you answer an important health or policy question? This course is designed to help you learn:

Is a systematic review appropriate for my needs?

What are the basics components of a systematic review?

Ready to get started?

Course Information

Course Instructor

jensjap Author

Free

FREE

Who We Are

What We Do

What is Evidence synthesis?

Evidence Synthesis

Why is evidence synthesis helpful?

Why is evidence synthesis helpful, continued

Types of evidence synthesis

What if you are short on time?

Systematic Reviews

What is a systematic review?

AHRQ definition

Type of question

The Steps

Prepare your topic

Search and Screen

Extract Data

Analyze and Synthesize

Report Your Findings

Examples of systematic reviews

Using systematic reviews

Omega-3 fatty acids

Omega-3 fatty acids continued

Omega-3 fatty acids conclusions

Obesity + C-sections

Obesity + C-sections continued

RAS treatments

RAS treatments continued

RAS treatments conclusions

Should I use a systematic review?

What systematic reviews can’t do

A systematic review is the wrong tool if…

Practical considerations

Length of time

Team needed

Team needed continued

Cost

Next steps