Table 2 The final WS model
No. | Agenda/Topic | Objective | Due at the next lecture |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | • Introduction to the workshop • What kind of RQs can and cannot be addressed by SRs • Preliminary search of existing SRs relevant to RQs • How to structure RQs for SR • Time management for research | • Understand what SR is • Finding existing SRs | • Prepare some RQs |
2 | • How to develop a search strategy using the Cochrane Library | • Develop a comprehensive search strategy | • Preliminary search using structured search formulas and controlled words |
3 | • How to develop a search strategy using MEDLINE • How to use reference manager | • Develop a comprehensive search strategy | • Develop a comprehensive search strategy |
4 | • How to develop inclusion and exclusion criteria • Understanding review teams | • Develop inclusion and exclusion criteria for the review | • Develop inclusion and exclusion criteria |
5 | • How to assess risk of bias • How to use search formulas from previous SRs | • Understand how to assess risk of bias | • Experience risk-of-bias assessment with examples |
6 | • How to perform meta-analyses • How to deal with heterogeneity • How to deal with publication bias | • Understand how to deal with publication bias • Understand how to perform data synthesis | • Perform meta-analysis using a prepared dataset • Revise drafted protocol sections |
7 | • How to synthesize results in a narrative | • Understand how to present SR results | • Revise drafted protocol sections |
8 | • Understanding the principles of GRADE • How to prepare the Summary of Findings table • How to register the protocol in a systematic review registry | • Understand how to assess the quality of evidence using the GRADE approach • Understand how to present SR results | • Revise drafted protocol sections |
9 | • Presentation day for protocols |  | • Revise drafted protocol sections |