Research 101: Writing a Systematic Review - Building a Research Question and Establishing Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria
Summary
Join the "Research 101: Writing a Systematic Review" teaching session to master the fundamentals of formulating a compelling research question, and establishing effective inclusion/exclusion criteria. This session is essential for medical professionals looking to enhance their research skills and provide constructive contributions in the medical research field. Leverage your potential and create impactful systematic reviews by gaining insights from industry experts. All levels of knowledge and experience are welcome.
Learning objectives
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By the end of the session, participants should be able to formulate a clear and focused research question for a systematic review, drawing from PICO (Patient, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome) or other applicable frameworks.
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Participants should gain proficiency in identifying key components of a systematic review, including the rationale, research question(s), selection criteria, methods of analysis, and data interpretation, among others.
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Participants should be able to critically establish inclusion and exclusion criteria that are appropriate to the research question, comprehensive, and transparent, in order to minimize bias and ensure a high-quality systematic review.
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Participants should understand the importance of creating a replicable and clearly-defined systematic search strategy, including the process of searching, selecting, and appraising relevant literature.
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By the end of the session, participants should be able to discern common pitfalls and challenges in writing a systematic review and apply best practices to troubleshoot and enhance the quality of their own reviews.