Research 101: Writing a Systematic Review - Assessment of Bias
Summary
Enhance your research skills with our engaging teaching session, "Research 101: Writing a Systematic Review - Assessment of Bias". This session will provide valuable insights into conducting systematic reviews, with a special focus on identifying and dealing with bias. A must-attend for all medical professionals seeking to perfect their research techniques, improve the validity of their findings, and contribute high-quality research to their field. Be a part of this session to ensure transparency and integrity in your reviews.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, learners should be able to define and explain the concept of bias in relation to systematic reviews in medical research studies.
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Participants should be able to identify potential sources of bias that could distort the findings of a systematic review and categorize them into selection bias, publication bias, and other forms of bias.
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Learners should be equipped to assess and quantitatively evaluate the risk of bias in a systematic review using standardized scales such as the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.
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At the end of the session, participants should be able to develop strategies to minimize bias in a systematic review, including the use of stringent inclusion and exclusion criteria, comprehensive literature search, and dual independent review.
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Learners should be able to interpret and discuss the impact of bias on the results of a systematic review, especially in terms of validity and reliability of the findings, and how these can affect the clinical application of the research.