For students attending the course Synthesizing and Applying Evidence course code 4GB011
In this elective course, students learn about the principles and methods of systematic and scoping reviews, which are essential tools for synthesising evidence in global health. Students will now explore the strengths and limitations of review methodologies and develop practical skills in conducting systematic literature searches, data extraction, and quality assessment.
Syllabus
They will draw on their knowledge of how research questions are constructed when learning how to frame questions suited to systematic reviews.
Students will explore meta-analysis and other forms of meta-synthesis, reflecting on how these methods contribute to evidence-based decision-making in global health. In doing so, they will build on their learnings of qualitative and quantitative research methods, to see how meta-syntheses help combine the results of multiple studies to form broader conclusions. The course also covers the development of study protocols for systematic or scoping reviews, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge practically.
The course further examines how systematic reviews are used in evidence summaries like policy briefs and how they inform policy decisions. By the end of the course, students will have developed the skills to conduct thorough reviews and understand how they contribute to evidence-based global health initiatives. Additionally, they will be prepared to engage with ethical challenges related to systematic and scoping reviews and ensure their work upholds the high standards of rigour and accountability required in global health research.
Schedule
Will be published 2 weeks before course starts.
Course evaluation and course analysis
Course evaluation and course analysis will be published one month after the end of course.
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